structures 1 of 2

plural of structure
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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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structures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of structure

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Recent Examples of structures
Noun
Even the amount of surrounding pavement, neighboring structures, and roof color can influence how much heat the house gains throughout the day. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026 Often, the former are too dynamic for rigid structures, and the latter are too cumbersome to manage. Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 One of the estate’s signature structures is a historic barn dating to the 1870s that has been updated as a large-scale entertaining venue, Perry said. David Caraccio updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Instead of building parts one layer at a time, the system hardens the printing material all at once, producing seamless structures. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Key structures discovered include a basilica church and the remains of two watchtowers, said head archaeologist, Mahmoud Massoud in The Guardian. Lea Tran, TheWeek, 10 July 2026 Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structures
Noun
  • In Paris, people take trains, run into each other, walk along parks, ride buses, enter or leave buildings, sit in cafés, buy things, and lead thoroughly uneventful lives, but nothing external impinges on them.
    André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • The rules have not been reevaluated to reflect today’s dense population and traffic conditions, nor has the impact of the seaplane wakes and prop wash on the pile foundations supporting these buildings.
    Janet Handal, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Underneath the shapeshifting arrangements, the songs are lean, elegant constructions that allow Rose to show a full range of feeling.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
  • Kocher’s designs push the boundaries of the durable material through feather work, hand embroidery, plissé drapery, floral constructions and sculptural fabric treatments.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • New materials for solar cells and internal cooling and lubricant architectures for wind turbine-generators are in the works.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Flanq will provide autonomous maritime technologies, mission software, AI autonomy, and open capability architectures.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • The Yale startup, which constructs quantum computers, was acquired in January for $550 million by D-Wave, a leading quantum business based in Palo Alto, Calif.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Victims of this manipulation scheme, Nathan and Aesha conspire to impose on the dinner’s seating arrangements in such a way that Luke is sitting next to Joy, and Gen is isolated at the end of the table.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • This means that the details of local subsidy design matter, including tax incentives, electricity tariff arrangements, grid and water upgrades, and whether any new resulting tax revenue will boost public services.
    Daniel Yue, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The result is a superlative and affordable four-sleeper camper van that offers features usually reserved for much more expensive custom camper van builds.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • Recipe Tips for Sailor Sandwich Browning the pastrami and knockwurst before assembling the sandwich builds flavor and removes moisture from the meats, which helps keep the bread crisp.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the new 1,100 MW nuclear plants will provide the constant baseline current and frequency regulation that heavy technology infrastructures require at all times.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • As clinical-grade platforms expands across regions, infrastructures and workflows, this discipline becomes more important, not less.
    Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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“Structures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structures. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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