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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
Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Suter said Clark’s departure should not be construed as a sign of weakness in the union.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Job opportunities or career expo events made available on the platform should not be construed as a sponsorship or endorsement by SPS or the University.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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, 11 Feb. 2026
The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or investment advice.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
To the extent permitted by law, these Terms shall be governed by, subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, excluding all conflict of law rules.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
With anything that could be construed as bragging confined to his closing line, the competitive drive fueling Chalamet for the past month was all but erased.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
In the first, the perpetrator is a man who could be construed as a monster.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Suter said Clark’s departure should not be construed as a sign of weakness in the union.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Job opportunities or career expo events made available on the platform should not be construed as a sponsorship or endorsement by SPS or the University.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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, 11 Feb. 2026
The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or investment advice.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
To the extent permitted by law, these Terms shall be governed by, subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, excluding all conflict of law rules.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
With anything that could be construed as bragging confined to his closing line, the competitive drive fueling Chalamet for the past month was all but erased.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construed
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Bartlett had been affiliated with the abolitionist movement during his time attending Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Krupa explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Save-the-dates featuring wood textures, greenery, wildflowers, or illustrated trees resonate strongly with couples planning outdoor or countryside celebrations.—
Craig Lebrau,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Written by prolific Irish children’s author Derek Keilty and illustrated by Magda Boll, the fantasy series follows the adventures of intrepid young witch, Ivy Newt, and her faithful shapeshifting companion, Tom, in a magical land called Miracula.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In an email, county spokesperson Tim McClain clarified that 81 had found some form of housing or shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The variety of robots on stage demonstrated a diverse range of engineering philosophies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Smith is careful about how that number is interpreted.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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In late 2025, Carr made comments interpreted by some as a threat to pull ABC station licenses if Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t fired from late night over remarks the comedian made on his show about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Construed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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