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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
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Traditional philanthropy, once external to profit structures, now occupies the core of Magnolia Pearl’s identity.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
During the tests, the team behind the new module achieved a reliable airtight connection between rigid structures and the flexible habitat.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The roughly 1,270-acre campus includes more than 30 large buildings and dozens of smaller structures.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Spiral galaxies are among the most striking and familiar structures in the universe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Such structures, including residences and fortresses, were created by religious authorities and noble families, according to the city’s tourism website.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Both structures are placed directly over plants, but critter cages are used to deter wildlife and critters like deer, rabbits, and birds, and cloches are better at thwarting smaller pests and keeping plants warm.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
The regime, still tightly controlled by Kim Jong Un, is likely to maintain existing structures and policies, with Choe Ryong Hae and other confidants continuing to implement the leader's priorities.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Traditional philanthropy, once external to profit structures, now occupies the core of Magnolia Pearl’s identity.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
During the tests, the team behind the new module achieved a reliable airtight connection between rigid structures and the flexible habitat.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The roughly 1,270-acre campus includes more than 30 large buildings and dozens of smaller structures.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Spiral galaxies are among the most striking and familiar structures in the universe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Such structures, including residences and fortresses, were created by religious authorities and noble families, according to the city’s tourism website.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Both structures are placed directly over plants, but critter cages are used to deter wildlife and critters like deer, rabbits, and birds, and cloches are better at thwarting smaller pests and keeping plants warm.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structures
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This aerial picture shows floodwaters inundating streets and buildings in Hoi An on Thursday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The theme relies on pigments, heavyweight constructions and finishing effects to tell its story.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Washington Post first reported the news of the demolition, saying that constructions crews were using a backhoe to rip through and demolish a portion of the White House's East Wing.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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By integrating new technology, automation, and zero-trust architectures, CSPM tools are working to ensure the future of cloud security.—
Wyles Daniel,
Ascend Agency,
28 Oct. 2025
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Over 42% have adopted a platform approach, often blending open source and hybrid architectures.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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And Dacus, with slow-burning lyricism and diary-fragment songwriting, constructs entire emotional geographies connected by faith, heartbreak, memory, and grief.—
Gerrick Kennedy,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The necessary arrangements had to be made, on the planet, and in the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The president said that on-campus living arrangements for students result in better success rates.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Broader frameworks such as laws and policies can also help attune workplaces and other environments to the needs of people with autism.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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And yet the response has been to build ever more reporting frameworks.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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As a preview, the single leaves a lasting impression and builds anticipation for the full album, set to be released on November 7.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After years of struggling, cattle raisers are paying off debt and building out their operational infrastructures.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Without their data, infrastructures and skilled personnel, crafting federal policies that serve the best interests of the nation would be impossible.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Structures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structures. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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