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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
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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These 100 percent linen pleated shorts are my warm-weather office savior—structured enough for meetings, but breathable enough to wear straight into a weekend getaway.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Today's Mercedes-Benz management structure is decades in the making, with origins that come from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, of all places.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In addition, the Briton has been having meetings with the bosses at Ferrari and his engineers to structure the team for more efficiency.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Madewell Relaxed Pleated Trouser Shorts in 100 Percent Linen
These 100 percent linen pleated shorts are my warm-weather office savior—structured enough for meetings, but breathable enough to wear straight into a weekend getaway.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Its sturdy canvas provides structure and durability while the vegan leather trim adds a clean and modern look.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Today's Mercedes-Benz management structure is decades in the making, with origins that come from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, of all places.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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Several businesses, such as federal buildings, post offices, and banks, will be closed on Labor Day.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 Aug. 2025
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Elsner was active in preserving other historic buildings.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Unusual for its hillside construction.—
Kat Robinson RIVER VALLEY EATS,
Arkansas Online,
31 Aug. 2025
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Hascall's account, written in the late 1990s, is now in the records of the Grosse Ile Historical Society, and says that Olds had his 100-foot yacht, called the Reomar II, shipped to the island in 1912, while construction was underway on his mansion.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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For organizations, the index provides comprehensive evaluation frameworks that integrate with existing governance structures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The community responds exactly how they’re supposed to respond, based on their perception of reality, their environmental normality, their foundational roots, and frameworks around family and community.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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Since then, Cassellius set a goal to address lead hazards in all 50 schools constructed before 1950 by the first day of school.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite its politically turbulent history, Montenegro's influences from other cultures are evident in its food, architecture, and even language.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Those panels are meant to mimic rock formations at Mill Bluff State Park – a way to embed Wisconsin’s natural history into the museum’s architecture.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The demonstration took place at the Cenex Expo 2025 and marks a step forward in building a circular economy for EV batteries.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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China showcased interceptor missiles designed for air and missile defense on Wednesday, rivaling a similar system being built by the United States, known as the Golden Dome.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Because the arsenic exposure symptoms of differ between people and locations, researchers struggle to fully assess arsenic’s full impact on global health or successfully mitigate it in places where water treatment infrastructure isn’t available.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Kremlin said Russia had targeted military infrastructure in its Kyiv strikes.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Time is also essential for forming bonds between patients and doctors, Bean said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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And, thus, Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors was formed.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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