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
Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Bowie this week was advised by the city attorney’s office that she had been seen conversing with the Taylors in the hallway outside the council chambers, which could be construed as stepping outside of her role as a neutral party in an appeals hearing.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
About the above, this should in no way be construed as a call for wind, nuclear, hydrogen, and any other source of power to receive governmental blessings any more than oil should.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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, 8 Sep. 2025
Never dig or trim plants on the other side of the fence, which could be construed as trespassing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Schools generally can limit speech that could be construed as their own, which the court said includes the limited public forum that is its walls.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
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
Adjective
It could be construed as inviting an American military intervention.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Bowie this week was advised by the city attorney’s office that she had been seen conversing with the Taylors in the hallway outside the council chambers, which could be construed as stepping outside of her role as a neutral party in an appeals hearing.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
About the above, this should in no way be construed as a call for wind, nuclear, hydrogen, and any other source of power to receive governmental blessings any more than oil should.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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, 8 Sep. 2025
Never dig or trim plants on the other side of the fence, which could be construed as trespassing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Schools generally can limit speech that could be construed as their own, which the court said includes the limited public forum that is its walls.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construed
Verb
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, Casie later clarified, she isn’t necessarily used to red carpets — despite making several appearances alongside her famous dad over the years.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But right now, the FDA mandate is interpreted as requiring companies to check only whether a treatment works in a trial in an isolated condition (efficacy), largely ignoring what works best in whom in practice (effectiveness).—
Dan Riskin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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These inconsistencies create legal gray areas in how the laws are interpreted and enforced.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Construed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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