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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
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
For investors entering the space today, the focus is less on timing and more on structure.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Danantara’s role is to help structure these partnerships—bringing in global capital while ensuring that projects meet higher standards of accountability, deliver long-term value, and strengthen Indonesia’s position in strategic industries.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That emphasis on people rather than just programming runs through the structure of the fellowship itself.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
For investors entering the space today, the focus is less on timing and more on structure.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Verb
Specifically, the chairwoman is in charge of a chaebol, one of the family-run corporations that structure South Korea’s economy and have far-reaching influence in every aspect of Korean society.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Danantara’s role is to help structure these partnerships—bringing in global capital while ensuring that projects meet higher standards of accountability, deliver long-term value, and strengthen Indonesia’s position in strategic industries.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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The building where the fire broke out has 107 housing code violations, including 39 that are considered immediately hazardous, building records show.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The massive building, which had its own 60654 ZIP code, was rebranded as the Mart as part of a $40 million renovation in 2016.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Cole’s canvases were synthetic constructions teeming with homilies.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In addition to the new construction at North Crossing, new apartment projects now leasing include the conversion of historic properties.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Within this framework, Keiko positioned herself as a conservative political figure broadly aligned with pro-market economic policies and tough-on-crime positions, while seeking to distance herself, at least rhetorically, from the excesses of her father’s government.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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His opponents mostly argue within the same framework, insisting the system should be fairer but still organized around the same ideals.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Scientific papers are filled with acronyms — some little more than strings of letters, others carefully constructed to form recognizable words, like GANDALF (Gas AND Absorption Line Fitting) and MIAOW (Minimum Inertia Adaptive Optics Widget).—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Our everyday lives present unlimited opportunities to construct justice and liberation in our food system and otherwise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most houses in the area were built by Palmer & Krisel, the architecture firm responsible for Palm Springs—from the car, see butterfly roofs; see lime-green desert modern; see hot pink, turquoise.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Sources indicate Gustavson has committed to building a soccer-specific venue in Las Vegas as part of the offer, with the flexibility to play at an alternate venue while the stadium process is underway.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Full Moon moves through your 12th House of Reflection, bringing attention to what’s been building beneath the surface.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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His rhetoric and borderline audacious claims telegraphed that failure to make progress on the bridge was more than a mere infrastructure hindrance.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Napoleon later sought to reëstablish it, Saint-Domingue’s leaders declared independence from France, forming the Black republic of Haiti, in 1804.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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