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the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution
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Recent Examples of construed
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
As long as the money from cannabis sales could be construed under federal law as the proceeds of a crime, banks that do business with dispensaries must file scores of individual reports, alerting regulators that the transactions might not comply with both federal and state laws.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Not always something that might be construed as logical, or that might convince a jury that they have been gravely violated.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
The justices circumscribed the authority of congressional committees and state legislatures to question witnesses, narrowly construed the statute used to prosecute seditious speech, and restrained the ability of federal agencies to terminate employees.
—Time, 14 Nov. 2025
The information in this article is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Signs and posters must be under 2 feet by 3 feet, may not be attached to a pole or stick, and bear no message that may be construed as offensive.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Nothing here should be construed as legal advice.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Beyond the sideline body language, Cignetti’s particularly dry sense of humor in news conferences could be construed by some as dismissive.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
As long as the money from cannabis sales could be construed under federal law as the proceeds of a crime, banks that do business with dispensaries must file scores of individual reports, alerting regulators that the transactions might not comply with both federal and state laws.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Not always something that might be construed as logical, or that might convince a jury that they have been gravely violated.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
The justices circumscribed the authority of congressional committees and state legislatures to question witnesses, narrowly construed the statute used to prosecute seditious speech, and restrained the ability of federal agencies to terminate employees.
—Time, 14 Nov. 2025
The information in this article is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Signs and posters must be under 2 feet by 3 feet, may not be attached to a pole or stick, and bear no message that may be construed as offensive.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Nothing here should be construed as legal advice.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construed
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And at the time that this sign was built, this fragility illustrated everything.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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That was further illustrated in 2000, when Joe was cast as Brennan Newton in Beethoven's 3rd.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Another rum-forward favorite worth seeking out at El Bembé is the white marble cocktail, made with white Don Q rum, crème de cacao, St-Germain liqueur, and clarified Greek yogurt.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Iron–sodium cells have already demonstrated stable cycling in long-term tests, with additional data still accumulating.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump has demonstrated the courage required to demand better for the American people and to deliver on his promises.—
Robert Romano,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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That fear can contribute to impulsive decisions, overtrading, and emotional fatigue - outcomes sometimes interpreted as personal failure rather than a response to the way risk is structured.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, the removal of Maduro could be interpreted as a slap in the face for Beijing, given a high-ranking Chinese delegation was hosted in his Caracas palace just hours earlier.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Construed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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