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
Almost 50 homes and other structures have been destroyed so far; there have been several injuries, and one of Tibbetts’s neighbors lost 20 German shepherds. Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 These proposals, many times rooted in sympathy and love, were presented as alternatives to the political structures and market logic that had so often led to war, exploitation, hopelessness, and suffering. Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Almost 20 days after the Timber fire broke out in Big Sur, threatening hundreds of residents and structures, the fire is continuing to grow at a rapid pace, officials said. Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The Ross Fire has scorched at least 80,000 acres in North Texas, damaging several structures in Palo Pinto County, including a longtime canoe rental business in Graford. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Rigaku and Tohoku University have opened a research institute aimed at expanding what X-ray metrology can measure inside advanced semiconductor structures. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Renoon structures and confirms consistency of product and supply chain data across both Tod’s internal systems and those of its partners. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 A lot of the objects that were made out of Secondary have to do with structures that are enacted by the body, like a power rack, for example. Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 San Jose Unified School District owns the land beneath the structures and parking lot. George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structures
Noun
  • Wind gusts reached speeds of up to 115 mph, downing palm trees and causing damage to boats and buildings.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The department is reportedly still looking for the missing works in regional federal government buildings.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Warships, mammoth bones and parts of ancient constructions all have emerged from the slumping waters of the Danube, the Rhine and other rivers in the scorching drought that has also disrupted trade, power and water supplies.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some constructions can also provide protection from ultraviolet rays.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The companies said that using modular hardware and open architectures helped reduce integration barriers and allowed the two systems to be combined more quickly.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These algorithms rely on geometric complexities that are equally intractable for both classical and quantum architectures.
    Adi Karisik, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • What sets leaders apart, however, is who constructs their fortress before the moment becomes overwhelming.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, environmental and geopolitical concerns remain high as China constructs a massive 60-gigawatt dam downstream in Medog County.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This megaplayful Spanish-language version has fun Latin arrangements (accordions!
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Some young residents, still early in their careers, are turning to unconventional living arrangements, including living with elderly roommates, to keep their housing costs down.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Well-meaning executives often draft policies, mentorship frameworks, or diversity programs behind closed doors, only to wonder why employee adoption remains low.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Since 2017, Brown Faces Green Spaces pioneered the very fishing clinics, youth programming, and outdoor educational frameworks that successfully brought underserved, diverse audiences into the Indiana Dunes ecosystem.
    Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Paranormal Activity, the play, builds to the sort of slick and grisly finale that would be just right for the end of a cruel horror movie, but that lands awkwardly onstage.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This builds flavor in your dish before any flavorful liquids or other seasonings are added.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The city of about 250,000 people has been rattled by a series of drone strikes that hit oil and power infrastructures.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The report also noted that TikTok Shop’s momentum illustrates a mechanism of migration—Eastern platforms exporting not just formats, but whole infrastructures for commerce and personalization as well as audience capture.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Structures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structures. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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