as in to construct
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of prefabricate
The pieces are prefabricated within the space of two weeks.
—
Kimberley Mok,
Treehugger,
20 Apr. 2023
By Janet Eastman | The Oregonian/OregonLive A century before modular homes were prefabricated in factories, people could order a kit home through the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog or from a company such as Aladdin Homes, which had a factory in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood.
—
Jeastman,
oregonlive,
15 Mar. 2023
Recently, Nury found one of Prouvé’s prefabricated 6 x 6 houses, from 1944, which will remain disassembled in a warehouse until, someday, a client chooses it for a special event.
—
Kurt Soller David Chow,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2023
Walmart comes next, and then a few plants making building materials and prefabricated housing, several social service organizations, and the county government.
—
Lydia Depillis,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for prefabricate
Kimberley Mok,
Treehugger,
20 Apr. 2023
By Janet Eastman | The Oregonian/OregonLive A century before modular homes were prefabricated in factories, people could order a kit home through the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog or from a company such as Aladdin Homes, which had a factory in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood.
—
Jeastman,
oregonlive,
15 Mar. 2023
Recently, Nury found one of Prouvé’s prefabricated 6 x 6 houses, from 1944, which will remain disassembled in a warehouse until, someday, a client chooses it for a special event.
—
Kurt Soller David Chow,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2023
Walmart comes next, and then a few plants making building materials and prefabricated housing, several social service organizations, and the county government.
—
Lydia Depillis,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for prefabricate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefabricate
Verb
-
Workers constructed a special tunnel to bring the larger ones into the building, in Midtown Manhattan.
-
Acting as the first line of defense, guardrails must be constructed to withstand today’s threats.
Verb
-
Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
-
The latest work uses that capability to scan the space above a chip and build a detailed electromagnetic map.
Verb
-
The manufacturing strategy focuses on fabricating units in small, modular sizes.
-
Even worse, Vaid said the rise of sophisticated digital tools means invoices can easily be fabricated.
Verb
-
Would Wimbledon consider erecting statues of non-British champions, such as Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams or Roger Federer?
-
Prevention, however, does not lie in erecting a physical barrier.
Verb
-
The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
-
From residents racing to assemble exhibits on short notice to disputes over displays and sponsorships, the booths highlight the lengths volunteers have gone to ensure their states are represented at the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Verb
-
Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
-
The new educational panels were designed to replace ones put up in 2010 that told the story of how nine slaves lived in the home along with George and Martha Washington in the 1790s, when Philadelphia was briefly the nation’s capital.
Verb
-
The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
-
But reporting from the Coconut Grove Grapevine late last year suggests that the flooding projects that make up about half of the $400 million bond are the farthest behind compared to the affordable housing and parks projects.
Verb
-
Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
-
Devastating Pyrotechnics had no state license to manufacture or process fireworks, according to previous reporting by The Sacramento Bee.
Cite this Entry
“Prefabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefabricate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
