STRUCTURES Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of structure

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of structure

as in constructs

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Recent Examples of structures

Noun

Some people stopped to take in the canopy shade structures and brand new indoor pavilion. —

Kendrick Calfee june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026 Past laboratory tests frequently detected intense magnetic structures emerging from this expansion, but scientists could not pinpoint their origin. —

Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026 Bournemouth would frequently switch from zonal defensive structures to man-to-man marking when a single player — whether Christie, Alex Scott, Tyler Adams or the similarly tenacious Lewis Cook — snapped into gear and chased the ball. —

Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Museum officials noted that any fire near the site could have posed a serious threat to both the historic structures and the surrounding Beacon Hill neighborhood. —

Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026 Some specimens have flap-like structures on the abdomen that are similar to those found in modern crustaceans like lobsters. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026 Grazing-style eating prioritizes function and flexibility over rigid meal structures. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 Additional studies will investigate replacin aluminum structures with steel for better durability, and the addition of spike inlets and other aerodynamic refinements necessary to maintain stable flight and payload release at speeds approaching and exceeding Mach 3. —

David Szondy june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026 The Solana Beach City Council approved a second reading May 27 of an ordinance that outlines the types of structures that are allowed in public spaces used for outdoor dining. —

Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026

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Surrounded by some of the state capital’s oldest buildings, the Green is where troops once assembled during the American Revolution and where suffragettes campaigned for women’s rights.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The Palisades Fire became a turning point In January 2025, Pratt and Montag lost their Pacific Palisades home in the devastating California fires, which destroyed more than 16,200 buildings.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026