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

Videos showed fans standing atop taxis, hanging from structures and surging through intersections. —

Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 No structures had been damaged at that time. —

Queenie Wong follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures. —

Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026 Robots exploring the ocean floor today use pre-programmed movements, centralized processors, and rigid structures to do their work. —

Omar Kardoudi june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026 Even some of those intricate chord structures echo older country. —

Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for structures

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More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Trump has recently overseen the controversial demolition of the White House's East Wing in favor of a giant ballroom, and ordered large banners of his face to hang from several federal buildings during his second term.

— Frank Langfitt, NPR, 13 June 2026