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as in buildings
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 constructions
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 architectures
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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Recent Examples of structures
Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Dual class share structures at Alphabet and Meta have been justified on precisely these grounds, and Musk has argued that the listing’s design will protect SpaceX’s long-term vision from activist pressure for more immediate profits.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The output of the analysis has developed criteria emphasizing the necessity of a local geotechnical site investigation for all structures, regardless of their seismic design category.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 20 June 2026
Prisoners at Camp Hot Springs, for example, worked in local hotels and built structures at Lake Catherine State Park, among other assignments.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Investors have been raising concerns about sharp moves in some smaller-cap Indonesian stocks and concentrated ownership structures.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
Videos showed fans standing atop taxis, hanging from structures and surging through intersections.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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Gojko Culibrk Cellphone videos captured thatch-roof structures engulfed in fast-spreading flames across the beachside resort.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Dual class share structures at Alphabet and Meta have been justified on precisely these grounds, and Musk has argued that the listing’s design will protect SpaceX’s long-term vision from activist pressure for more immediate profits.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The output of the analysis has developed criteria emphasizing the necessity of a local geotechnical site investigation for all structures, regardless of their seismic design category.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 20 June 2026
Prisoners at Camp Hot Springs, for example, worked in local hotels and built structures at Lake Catherine State Park, among other assignments.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Investors have been raising concerns about sharp moves in some smaller-cap Indonesian stocks and concentrated ownership structures.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
Videos showed fans standing atop taxis, hanging from structures and surging through intersections.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structures
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Strikes and artillery fire were reported across Nabatieh district, destroying homes and residential buildings, according to NNA.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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This set of buildings escaped the fate of the nearby Baltimore Superblock, when an adjacent collection of buildings where generations of Baltimoreans once shopped was partially burned in a September 2024 fire.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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These efforts include providing exemptions for affordable unit requirements on new market-rate constructions if needed to spur development, all while simultaneously seeking alternative, sustainable funding sources to create more lower-cost housing, among other incentives.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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The steel constructions ensure the unit is fire-resistant and waterproof.—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The first area involves standard compatibility testing, which determines if ProLogium’s current battery architectures can integrate directly into existing aviation electrical systems without structural modifications.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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These architectures allow organizations to observe operations in machine time, model future outcomes, anticipate disruptions, and increasingly automate decisions and actions.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The mRNA is then read by a piece of molecular machinery called the ribosome, which constructs the protein — a process called translation.—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
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The way a child constructs and engages with the scene can help the therapist explore underlying emotions and unconscious themes.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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Depending on your circumstances, potential solutions could include debt settlement, hardship programs, payment arrangements or other forms of debt relief.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The 100-megawatt Tati Solar Project is set to begin commercial operations next year, after securing financial arrangements with the help of South Africa’s FirstRand Ltd and Rand Merchant bank.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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The administration has rolled back Biden-era policies such as mandatory safety reporting thresholds in favor of voluntary frameworks and state law preemption.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Aureliano said Indigenous communities need legal frameworks that both support their territories and respect the diversity of Brazil’s 391 Indigenous peoples.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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But this is not a production deal, or an IP deal, or a data training deal, rather A24 will have an active hand in shaping new workflows DeepMind builds with A24 and its filmmakers retaining full creative control.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Colorado is heading into an active stretch of weather, with severe storms possible across the Front Range and Eastern Plains before heat and fire danger builds this weekend.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Digital infrastructures such as LinkMe convert cultural energy into measurable revenue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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What states are prioritizing in business pitches This year, states are talking the most about their infrastructures.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Structures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structures. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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