as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution
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Recent Examples of construed
Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
Returning to the strawman definition of AI, many AI researchers became concerned that just about any system could be construed as exhibiting intelligent behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Doing this while online connected to another human might be construed as a form of cheating or a violation of purity and spirit of quietude.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Should not be construed as financial research/analysis, offer, public offer, investment advice, recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell or subscribe to financial instruments and/or provision of financial service.
—Don Klotter, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
An adequate investigation is legally construed as a key step in an employer’s response.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But even such vital counsel could now be construed as aiding and abetting.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
However, the men tended to have a higher frequency of sighs and deep breaths which could be construed as a higher level of complaining.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Adjective
These Official Rules and the rights or obligations of Sponsor or any entrants in the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
Returning to the strawman definition of AI, many AI researchers became concerned that just about any system could be construed as exhibiting intelligent behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Doing this while online connected to another human might be construed as a form of cheating or a violation of purity and spirit of quietude.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Should not be construed as financial research/analysis, offer, public offer, investment advice, recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell or subscribe to financial instruments and/or provision of financial service.
—Don Klotter, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
An adequate investigation is legally construed as a key step in an employer’s response.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But even such vital counsel could now be construed as aiding and abetting.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
However, the men tended to have a higher frequency of sighs and deep breaths which could be construed as a higher level of complaining.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construed
Verb
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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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In countering those arguments, Blue Cross witnesses explained that the insurer was committed to paying for Louisianans’ health care and keeping costs low.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The stamp was illustrated by Dale Stephanos and designed by art director Greg Braden.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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That trend has continued into the 2020s, but was perhaps most infamously illustrated in a 2018 story by writer Jesse Singal in The Atlantic, which even outed and misgendered its cover model.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Other organizations have demonstrated what respect for democratic values and opposition to this power grab can look like.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The move was interpreted as an escalation in Washington's enforcement strategy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The infographic itself is not sourced, and does not explain how its author interpreted the relevant data.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
21 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Construed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construed. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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