as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
a bold plan to deal a crippling blow to the infrastructure of international terrorism
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Recent Examples of infrastructure
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been accused of widespread corruption and authoritarianism in his four-decade rule, comes from Mongomo and the city has benefited from government investment and infrastructure, even though no official institutions are located here.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The airport’s existing third runway will also be extended to two and a half miles to accommodate larger aircraft, with an additional 25 miles of new taxiways added to its infrastructure.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
As with most renewable energy, there must be the infrastructure to support it.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
Natural gas turbines are basically sold out through 2028, thanks to the AI infrastructure buildout.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The airport’s existing third runway will also be extended to two and a half miles to accommodate larger aircraft, with an additional 25 miles of new taxiways added to its infrastructure.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
As with most renewable energy, there must be the infrastructure to support it.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026
Natural gas turbines are basically sold out through 2028, thanks to the AI infrastructure buildout.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrastructure
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Accessibility Given its centuries-old structures and cobbled courtyard, not all areas of São Lourenço are easy to maneuver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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Compost helps to improve soil structure and drainage.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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The architecture was tightly calibrated with some dimensions adjusted only by inches and the materials kept deliberately restrained.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Within this framework, polyanion materials have gained a clear advantage.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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These systems are being integrated into offensive cyber operations faster than policymakers can build the frameworks to govern how these capabilities are used or secured.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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