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
The result, Kahn says, is that parts of Earth’s orbital environment are rife with hazardous objects that can collide with vital space infrastructure.
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Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
And in September, the company announced an expansion of its global infrastructure with new manufacturing partners in Colombia, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Turkey.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Public support for the project includes $20 million from the state and $5 million from the city for infrastructure improvements, like roads, sidewalks and utilities, and about $15 million in tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The war has devastated parts of Ukraine’s medical infrastructure.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
And in September, the company announced an expansion of its global infrastructure with new manufacturing partners in Colombia, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Turkey.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Public support for the project includes $20 million from the state and $5 million from the city for infrastructure improvements, like roads, sidewalks and utilities, and about $15 million in tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The war has devastated parts of Ukraine’s medical infrastructure.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrastructure
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Adopting the Southern view, the Supreme Court issued opinions that severely undermined the legal architecture of Reconstruction.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework Taking on this challenge, the team showcased dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework (MOF)‑derived hierarchical porous carbon nanofibers for high‑performance lithium–sulfur batteries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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