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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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office also advised people to avoid damaged structures and structures that had been marked by emergency personnel.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Though this grouping of Victorian buildings was not in immediate danger, Preservation Chicago sought to protect them due to the possibility of the commercial area’s structures being torn down for redevelopment.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The firestorm plowed through the Pacific Palisades and into Malibu, burning 23,400 acres and leveling more than 6,800 structures, including many homes.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Duplicative regulatory structures don’t sit quietly on a shelf.
—Chris Richardson, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The companies could also sell excess power generation to utilities for public consumption, in addition to negotiating separate rate structures with public utilities and states, ensuring expenses are not passed on to consumers.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Spectators looking for parking during the marathon in West Hollywood will find a directory of municipal lots and parking structures online.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The companies that signed the pledge have agreed to negotiate separate rate structures with utilities and state governments.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Building an ultrathin nickelate with atomic precision The team focused on a compound called La₃Ni₂O₇, a nickelate made of nickel and oxygen atoms arranged in layered structures.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office also advised people to avoid damaged structures and structures that had been marked by emergency personnel.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Though this grouping of Victorian buildings was not in immediate danger, Preservation Chicago sought to protect them due to the possibility of the commercial area’s structures being torn down for redevelopment.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The firestorm plowed through the Pacific Palisades and into Malibu, burning 23,400 acres and leveling more than 6,800 structures, including many homes.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Duplicative regulatory structures don’t sit quietly on a shelf.
—Chris Richardson, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The companies could also sell excess power generation to utilities for public consumption, in addition to negotiating separate rate structures with public utilities and states, ensuring expenses are not passed on to consumers.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Spectators looking for parking during the marathon in West Hollywood will find a directory of municipal lots and parking structures online.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The companies that signed the pledge have agreed to negotiate separate rate structures with utilities and state governments.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structures
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The two lawsuits center on access at federal buildings on the outskirts of Chicago and Minneapolis, where clergy said detainees were held for multiple days during the respective enforcement surges last fall and earlier this winter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of buildings, including a military airbase, were hit.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Supporters like Hartmann say these new constructions help make both renting and buying more affordable.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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By the end of 2023, according to the latest MSBA data, the average price of new school constructions in Massachusetts came out to $698 per square foot, up about 59% from five years prior.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Future designs may scale to larger architectures.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Transparent models, sovereign data architectures, and compliance-ready tech are the foundation of competitive advantage in regulated industries worth trillions.—
Dave McCann,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The poet is the first to understand that safety is an illusion that power constructs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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In those arrangements, the emotional and administrative burden remains on the client’s shoulders.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Organizers have yet to outline departure arrangements for the players, who traveled to Australia only days before the US-Israeli war against Iran erupted.—
Swati Pandey,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Defenders of the new classics—with its incorporation of race, gender, pop culture, and comparative frameworks—see it as a more faithful representation of antiquity itself.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to lawsuits filed on Friday, two employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) used ChatGPT to determine whether previously approved National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants should be canceled based on proximity to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion frameworks.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead of a traditional linear assembly line, Tesla builds modules separately before bringing them together late in production.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Masia believes the project will help strengthen Europe’s position in robotics by providing one of the most advanced robotics infrastructures around the globe.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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In order to keep New Yorkers safe, the NYPD monitors threats 24 hours a day from its Joint Operations Center, where intelligence analysts scan city streets, bridges and sensitive locations and infrastructures.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Structures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structures. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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