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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Iodice, legislative and policy director for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, said the law’s structure invites misuse.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Here's what health experts say about the new guidelines, plus their advice for how consumers should structure their diets moving forward.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The fabric has a clean and compact fabric structure, a super soft handle and a smooth surface.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Iodice, legislative and policy director for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, said the law’s structure invites misuse.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Before dawn, Venus sextiles disciplined Saturn, coordinating our efforts to structure our environments.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Here's what health experts say about the new guidelines, plus their advice for how consumers should structure their diets moving forward.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
Noun
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The companies that invested in brand building captured disproportionate value.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Borrowing design elements from other Adidas styles, like the Samba and the Gazelle, their nylon, suede, and rubber construction is hardworking and hardwearing.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Five Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools construction projects are set to finish in August 2026, just in time for students to return for the 2026-27 school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yet those assumptions have not been tested through a new Traffic Impact and Access Study — the standard tool for evaluating projects of this scale — nor through a consistent analytical framework.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Jaissle wants his players to have agency on the ball, but for that expression to exist within a framework and to be supported by intense defensive work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Is Mark Zuckerberg constructing a gold mine or a financial sinkhole?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mas, the bestselling author of the Villains of Lore and Psycho Shifters series, has a strong historical background to help construct her atmospheric settings.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, history buffs will love exploring the island’s capital via colorful Spanish-colonial architecture and imposing, ancient fortresses like La Fortaleza and El Morro.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The city’s annual Pilgrimage drew in millions of visitors and garnered recognition from the world’s leading travel publications; but home tours often focused on architecture while excluding uncomfortable parts of the past.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has increasingly made clear its efforts to build technological self-sufficiency and hold its own on the global stage.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Those two figures combined have given rise to questions about whether Microsoft can build out computing capacity as fast as planned, and if that issue will further limit Azure’s growth.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite the recent stock surge, Micron is trading at multiples significantly lower than most AI infrastructure competitors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In October, the city’s infrastructure and growth committee discussed possible amendments to zoning requirements for liquor, package, and smoke shops, in addition to pawn shops and some new language in the zoning code for bars and restaurants.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The storm will form in the Gulf of Mexico and will once again be loaded with moisture.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The burial ground dates back to a significant time in English history, when regional kingdoms started to form and consolidate power.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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