as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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Recent Examples of build
Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Some tattoo artists feel like a machine doesn't belong in an industry built on human connection and trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
New Atlas, 24 July 2025
Lenders like Ally, OneMain, and Santander Consumer show minimal reserve build, while delinquencies among their borrowers continue to rise.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Verb
As women’s sports leagues, teams, and athletes command unprecedented attention and investment, RISE will showcase key voices who are spearheading this shift—from commissioners to owners to executives building the foundation for equity and opportunity.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Some tattoo artists feel like a machine doesn't belong in an industry built on human connection and trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
And what better bike to base a build on than the iconic Ducati 821?
—New Atlas, 24 July 2025
Lenders like Ally, OneMain, and Santander Consumer show minimal reserve build, while delinquencies among their borrowers continue to rise.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for build
Verb
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The decision to construct an entire studio for the prequel speaks to the scale of ambition driving this project.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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On the basis of his physique and his looks, he was signed in 1954 by Universal and given bit parts while attending acting classes there.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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Sacha Baron Cohen has officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and transformed his physique in the process.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Other proceeds will benefit the future Saga Museum of Star Wars memorabilia, assembled by collectors Steve Sansweet, Gus Lopez, Duncan Jenkins, and Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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It’s been a long, brutal, wildly partisan, and wholly unlikely slog to get here, but Shari Redstone finally gets to preserve her family fortune by selling her patrimony, the media empire laboriously assembled by father Sumner, for about $8.5 billion and goodness knows how much cortisol and angst.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Because the shape was incomplete, the alert was sent out to all of Warren County, and some of Montgomery County, Centerville and Middletown.—
The Enquirer,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Vitreous humor — the clear, gel-like substance that fills the space behind the lens of the eye and supports the shape of the rear portion of the eye.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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According to Deadline, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to make $40 million to $45 million in its second Friday to Sunday frame, which, on the bottom end of that forecast, is a 66% drop in business from its opening weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mare’s Nest Director: Ben Rivers Countries of production: United Kingdom, France, Canada Festival section: International Competition English filmmaker Rivers has made a name for himself with documentaries.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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Donnie Frye, a local welder, helped Cochran design the frame.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Eventually, Nate and Polly get to occupy the same frame, a visual reinforcement of their growing bond.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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The game will raise money for the nonprofit Carver Center for Families, which provides counseling and other forms of support for families.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The festival marked a new form of collaboration to help spark the return of live performances.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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