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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
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
According to a filing submitted to federal judge Daniel Rafecas, prosecutors say Hejazi played a role in the decision-making structure behind the attack.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Morgan Lee, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Out of necessity, the Nina Roza producers leveraged Canada’s European relationships to structure a Canada-Belgium-Bulgaria-Italy co-production.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In a congressional testimony last year, Wright said the rapid drawdown in 2022 had further damaged the reserve’s structure, and that repairing the facilities and bringing them back to full capacity would cost in excess of $100 million.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
According to a filing submitted to federal judge Daniel Rafecas, prosecutors say Hejazi played a role in the decision-making structure behind the attack.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The early education agency has new authority to monitor how much child care providers pay employees, manage debt and structure their businesses.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Out of necessity, the Nina Roza producers leveraged Canada’s European relationships to structure a Canada-Belgium-Bulgaria-Italy co-production.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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No one was injured, but the windows of a building in front of the synagogue were blown out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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For instance, Potrero Elementary has drainage issues, roof problems and major water intrusion under the building, and many of its trailers are well beyond their lifespan.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Slip these on for your next sightseeing trip—their flexible construction, roomy toe boxes, and anti-odor linings will have your feet feeling fresh at the end of a long day.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ford spent decades dumping hazardous waste, including paints, solvents, heavy metals, construction rubble and contaminated soil on the river floodplain into the 1960s, none of which was addressed when soils at Highland Bridge were cleaned to residential standards.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Defenders of the new classics—with its incorporation of race, gender, pop culture, and comparative frameworks—see it as a more faithful representation of antiquity itself.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Human expertise remains essential But while the legal framework for hardware remains in limbo, Ukraine’s most valuable asset is human expertise.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the closing seconds of the third, Odens Massillon came away with a steal, then fed a pass to Brown for a layup as the Bulldogs constructed a slim 45-41 lead entering the final quarter.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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After much discussion, the consensus was to believe in the team as it had been constructed.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The companies will collaborate to enhance the Air Force’s multi-cloud architecture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Chilean architect Smiljan Radić Clarke has been named the winner of the 2026 Pritzker Prize, architecture’s most prestigious honor.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Mar. 2026
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When it was built, the mall was part of a trend among commercial builders to create mini downtowns for cities that lacked them.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Delicious food all around, but perhaps not coherent enough to build a nation on.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs is advancing the development of the system for defense installations and critical infrastructure monitoring.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Houthis could also fire long-range missiles at Israel, and target Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf nations—including their oil, energy, and economic infrastructure—from the south, as Iran strikes these countries from the north, in a joint pincer movement.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Early connections should feel easier as affectionate Venus forms a supportive sextile with intense Pluto, encouraging us to handle stubborn issues with honest talks and practical teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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For most guests, these activities form most of their schedule, showcasing the best of Costa Rican nature and wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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