1
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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2
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
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For materials, Samsung constructs the S25 and S25+ frames with its Armor Aluminum, but uses titanium for the Ultra.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Loznitsa constructs his story with a patient yet unmistakable sense of mounting dread, focusing on the devastating minutiae that allows fascism to function in our world.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
All executions were temporarily suspended in Idaho while the state constructs the firing squad chamber.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For materials, Samsung constructs the S25 and S25+ frames with its Armor Aluminum, but uses titanium for the Ultra.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Loznitsa constructs his story with a patient yet unmistakable sense of mounting dread, focusing on the devastating minutiae that allows fascism to function in our world.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructs
Verb
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The new spot builds on Pitt’s 2021 debut with the brand, but instead of leaning into elegance and artistry, this round highlights ease and fun.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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China’s upcoming mission builds on this growing awareness and follows NASA’s 2022 effort, considered the world’s first planetary defense test.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Messaging must make distinctions, but also avoid getting lost in parenthetic abstractions or potentially easier-to-discredit targets.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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There are shades and shadows and abstractions.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Once concentration becomes too high, the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and developers invents a new approach to reverse it.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Well, after his sleep is disrupted by a cat scratching outside his apartment, Charlie invents the perfect solution.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The screams, the reason everyone assembles, when the screams come, after a few collective inhales and exhales and a moment to gather one’s thoughts, the screams come like long guttural howls.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The convoy assembles In order to have a car show with loud exhausts and big rumbling engines in a residential neighborhood, Fizel had to make a few calls.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere there will be Waiting For the Out, the adaptation of Andy West’s memoir written by Dennis Kelly about a philosopher teaching prisoners concepts such as dominance and free will only to have his own past unravel.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The answer depends entirely on subjective judgements, and people have wildly differing notions of what behaviors are appropriate.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Gaza war shattered notions that, for years, have been activated on behalf of a peace-process mythology.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The company designs, installs and maintains rooftop solar panel systems.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Known for crafting immersive and emotionally tuned performance environments, the studio designs spaces that respond to sound and transform expectations.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lambert has the blazing speed of a top-six forward — like Nikolaj Ehlers, whose offseason departure creates a hole in Winnipeg’s top six — while Salomonsson dominated in his best AHL games last season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Using ripe Brown Turkey figs and room-temperature butter creates the best flavor and texture.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Constructs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructs. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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