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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
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as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
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as in to construct
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Recent Examples of structure
News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2025
Produced by industry vet Graham King and written by John Logan, Michael has endured its share of speculation, from release delays to rumors of a two-part structure.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, Campion said Spirit has been analyzing the format to determine what works and how to structure a project.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Completed in 1971 by Canadian artist Armand Vaillancourt, the 710-ton Brutalist concrete structure was built to circulate 30,000 gallons of water but has been out of commission since 2024, when it was drained amid an effort to assess the condition of its mechanical and electrical systems.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2025
Produced by industry vet Graham King and written by John Logan, Michael has endured its share of speculation, from release delays to rumors of a two-part structure.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The opportunity to keep the majority of their billings, work anywhere in the world, and structure their own lives represents a level of freedom and security that is rare in recruitment—or any industry.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, Campion said Spirit has been analyzing the format to determine what works and how to structure a project.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage mobile homes and other buildings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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There was always at least one letter missing from the words Racquet Club on the outside of the building.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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His booming Stallion Paving operation—the construction arm of the Toupin Holdings group—is arguably benefitting the most from the arrival of the Cirrus.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Current challenges Building Electric Road Systems (ERS) is significantly more expensive than traditional highway construction.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Her cylinder chignon stuck out at Kris Jenner’s 0070 party, constructed, once again, by Appleton.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 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
Verb
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In August, The Guardian said the Israeli Defense Forces' Unit 8200 had built a system in Microsoft's Azure cloud for tracking Palestinians' phone calls as part of the country's invasion of Gaza, leading Microsoft to investigate the newspaper's assertions.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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To build workplaces that are not just more efficient, but more human.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Member utilities and other transmission owners within the Southwest Power Pool footprint own and pay for electric grid infrastructure.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, high costs, limited maturity, and infrastructure demands will influence the pace of expansion.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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During the event, several confrontations broke out, but were quickly calmed by police, who had formed a perimeter around Zellerbach Hall.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Alert messages were sent to residents of Romania's northern Tulcea County, along the Danube River which forms the border with Ukraine, the ministry said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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