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as in devises
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he managed to construct a theory that fits all the facts
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as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of constructs
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Middle Tennessee centers on Rolf and Daughters in Nashville, where Philip Krajeck constructs a dish that uses every part of the tomato plant, from fruit to vine.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
After Yo’s death, Anna re-constructs a magical space where Yo’s home, stories, and their relationship continue.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Carpenter constructs her own boyfriend out of Pringles potato chips in the quirky ad.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
After Yo’s death, Anna re-constructs a space where Yo’s home, stories, and their relationship continue.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
As The Late Show constructs its swan song, Colbert is thinking longitudinally.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The poet is the first to understand that safety is an illusion that power constructs.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Middle Tennessee centers on Rolf and Daughters in Nashville, where Philip Krajeck constructs a dish that uses every part of the tomato plant, from fruit to vine.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
After Yo’s death, Anna re-constructs a magical space where Yo’s home, stories, and their relationship continue.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Carpenter constructs her own boyfriend out of Pringles potato chips in the quirky ad.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
After Yo’s death, Anna re-constructs a space where Yo’s home, stories, and their relationship continue.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
As The Late Show constructs its swan song, Colbert is thinking longitudinally.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructs
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As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the past, Cooper — who seems to have finally reconciled with his wife, Barb (Frances Turner) — devises a plan to stop the ongoing wars over power with Congresswoman Welch to get the cold fusion diode into the hands of the President of the United States (played by series newcomer Clancy Brown).—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead of a traditional linear assembly line, Tesla builds modules separately before bringing them together late in production.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The families in these shelters are not abstractions in a policy debate.—
Ken Toltz,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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This led to basic abstractions like the body and the circle, the body and the square, constructivist garments in which the body becomes a tube, and finally square and circular cutaways in the dresses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
27 Feb. 2026
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The show invents the initial meeting to be like Cinderella crashing the ball.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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That said, if Stacey can continue to show up as GNA invents new reasons to exist every season, the women could have shown up to the company break-room party that Stacey called a grand opening.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2025
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Turner assembles a kaleidoscope of archival footage, performance clips, still photography, and interviews with his Arkestra members and contemporary thinkers who map Sun Ra’s long cultural afterlife.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The All-Star Orchestra assembles principal players from orchestras in what organizers say is the largest Mozart festival in North America.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Back at Catholic High, Davis redesigned her chemistry unit with a focus on teaching chemistry through the lens of water treatment, helping students connect core concepts to real-world applications.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your inventive concepts land better when the delivery is simple and well-paced.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The administration concocts a legal rationale for a foreign policy objective.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Executive pastry chef Jess Robertson, Ian’s wife, concocts desserts ranging from $4 oatmeal cream pies to $100 banana splits.—
Mary LeBus,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.—
Judy Gradwohl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Constructs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructs. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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