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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
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 July 2025
The wind swaths largely followed major transportation corridors, including I-35, US-183, and FM 969, highlighting just how widespread and structured the damage path was.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Many new tax breaks in the bill — on auto loans, tips and overtime pay, and for older Americans — are structured as tax deductions.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 July 2025
The wind swaths largely followed major transportation corridors, including I-35, US-183, and FM 969, highlighting just how widespread and structured the damage path was.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
There was no need to build structures that would last, especially given how rapidly the boundaries were changing.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025
The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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Mosqueda fired dozens of rounds toward the building and agents inside, Rodriguez said.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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Texas billionaire Ed Bass spent some $150 million building Biosphere 2.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Van Zandt said recent FEMA flood maps indicted that the area in Kerr where the camp was located in zones designated as a floodway, which indicates a very serious threat to floods and where construction and development are generally discouraged, or in the FEMA 100-year flood risk warning.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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Legends has worked with SDSU as well, partnering with JMI Sports to help oversee design construction, naming rights, premium seating and founding partners at Snapdragon Stadium.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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On iOS, attackers deliver the malware through fake software frameworks or enterprise provisioning profiles, often disguised as legitimate components.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Robust data governance frameworks, phased roll‑outs and ongoing education programs are all key strategies to help mitigate these challenges.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For instance, reforms to Virginia’s Building Code lowered the cost of constructing a new home by over $24,000.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Available in 17 colors and in sizes up to a men’s 16, these flip-flops are constructed with squishy yoga mat footbeds that provide arch support and prevent foot fatigue while walking for long periods of time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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While Nvidia’s new NVLink Fusion will allow non-Nvidia CPUs and GPUs to participate in the Nvidia rack-scale architecture, hardware vendors and hyperscalers will continue to seek an open fabric alternative to an ecosystem controlled by a single firm.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Global design firm Populous led the architecture and interior design of the redevelopment, streamlining the passenger flow for arrivals and introducing more natural materials and a sense of place.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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According to Levitt, the jury selection process was built to root out those preexisting biases from making their way into the courtroom.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Remember the endurance paradox: your dog may be a sprinter at the park, but human beings are built for long-distances.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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Investments in infrastructure and technology are reshaping how California manages its water.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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China currently exercises an effective monopoly over the rare earth supply chain—materials that are critical for defense systems, renewable energy infrastructure and advanced technologies, Newsweek reported.—
Isabel van Brugen
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The future of the Carlsbad Village theater has been uncertain for some time, and a local group formed several years ago to pursue its preservation.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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In the aftermath of the storm, a division began to form between National Weather Service forecasters and some Texas officials who felt that their weather reports did not accurately predict the catastrophic power of the storm.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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