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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
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
On June 29, the moon will reach its peak in Capricorn, bringing attention to themes of responsibility, career and the structures that support your life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Language is a mechanism to structure our thoughts and give expression to our ideas, so the objective was to eliminate any possibility of critical thought.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Our expert take The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of the best no-annual-fee cash-back cards thanks to its straightforward rewards structure.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
On June 29, the moon will reach its peak in Capricorn, bringing attention to themes of responsibility, career and the structures that support your life.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Verb
But a couple of years ago, Donaldson brought on an experienced CEO to help mature and structure his business.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Language is a mechanism to structure our thoughts and give expression to our ideas, so the objective was to eliminate any possibility of critical thought.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale deadly attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Tuesday, damaging residential buildings, authorities said, as part of a broad offensive on targets across Ukraine.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The rooms Given the building’s design, the rooms vary considerably behind almost every door.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The agency said some stations where installation remains under construction may still have old gates or nearby emergency doors open temporarily to ensure system access.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Parsons spoke to IndieWire in detail about his debut film‘s shot construction, visual effects, sound design, and narrative world-building.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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The team says the approach marks a significant departure from conventional cyborg insect systems, creating a bio-hybrid framework that works alongside the insect’s natural responses rather than overriding them.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Through its inclusive framework, more than 145 jurisdictions have participated in negotiations over how to address the tax challenges of digitalization, including questions about where large multinational businesses should pay tax and how to limit tax competition.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Lore has it that Shuffletown Grill’s building was constructed by the Rozzelle family, who settled in the area in the 1780s and operated the ferry that Rozzelle’s Ferry Road was named after.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The rooms themselves are curated with an eye for design, pairing traditional Japanese architecture with midcentury Scandinavian furniture—Eames, Kjærholm, Finn Juhl—all available to purchase in the on-site design shop should your room inspire you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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With its asking price now at $7 million, the listing remains positioned at the very top end of the Sacramento-area market — but the price cut signals the reality of selling a trophy property where history and architecture are as central to the pitch as bedrooms and square footage.—
David Caraccio
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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According to the Guardian, Debug is using Google engineers and scientists to build an AI-computer vision system to separate males from females, but this technology is still in its early stages.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Six custom luxury condos are being built at the corner of Pacific and North Station avenues, where the South Station Market once stood.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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New energy infrastructure would not be immune to Iranian attack either, as the experience of the war demonstrates.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Companies can’t hand over important access codes to unsecured AI agents, making cyber a key component of AI infrastructure.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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For Kokopeli’s generation, this was the moment when the identity-forming operations of consumer choice swung fully into gear.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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On June 9, for instance, Venus will meet with Jupiter in Cancer, forming one of the most auspicious transits of the season.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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