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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
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Your steady structure turns effort into real pride for everyone involved.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The burned-out, rusty remnants of a walk-in vault squat in the center of the structure.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Your steady structure turns effort into real pride for everyone involved.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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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The newest residential project in the city is Flamingo Village, a complex of 16 buildings and 341 apartments built on 13 acres of historic Hialeah Park, home to a casino and racetrack that has hosted political figures and celebrities like Winston Churchill and Jacqueline Kennedy.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last year, The Arthur — Boise’s city’s second-tallest building — opened to renters on 12th and Idaho.—
Mark Dee
January 13,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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Borrowing design elements from other Adidas styles, like the Samba and the Gazelle, their nylon, suede, and rubber construction is hardworking and hardwearing.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Five Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools construction projects are set to finish in August 2026, just in time for students to return for the 2026-27 school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Brussels has already begun testing the framework.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The first step was finding a flat area in the front yard that would allow them to both construct the igloo and freeze the blocks.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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This week, massive wind turbine blades, towers and other components could be seen sitting at the Connecticut State Pier in New London — waiting to be taken out to sea and constructed.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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However, until the new platform is fully fielded, the E-6B Mercury will remain a central linchpin of America’s airborne command and control architecture.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the tiny eastern Connecticut town, the century-old building that once housed Burdick’s General Store appears to be an ordinary, benign example of historic New England architecture.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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Neutrality allowed the nation to build strength, expand westward, and avoid the ideological contagions sweeping the continent.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The expansion is part of Walmart’s plan announced in 2023 to build its own EV fast-charging network rather than leasing parking spaces to third-party operators.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Oliver Contreras | Afp | Getty Images Before the meeting, Denmark announced plans on Wednesday to beef up its military presence in and around Greenland, saying the exercise activities could include guarding national infrastructure, deploying fighter aircraft and conducting naval operations.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The county says the funding would be used to invest in academics, safety, climate, and infrastructure, along with recruiting and retaining the district's more than 20,000 employees.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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On he west side of 35W, agents formed a line along the Lake Street corridor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Started from seed, this type of sedum is a vigorous grower, forming a tidy mound with strong, flop-free stems.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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