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Recent Examples of built
Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The digital twin can estimate both energy consumption and thermal comfort at the design stage, giving planners a clearer picture of how a building will actually perform before it is ever built.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The middle class was built by strong labor standards and the ability of workers to bargain collectively.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
With that directive, Davies built a tower of wine bottles that were five feet high.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The first 18 holes of the East Potomac Park Golf Course were built from 1918 to 1923.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This home was built by someone who understood light, flow and timeless beauty.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
It's built for hard launches and high-speed riding, but has the tech to ensure this power isn't out of the rider's control.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
While others focus on urban shuttles, Helix is built for single-person recreation, short-hop travel and specialized missions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Pair guests up to form teams and start with pre-built houses to minimize hassle and mess.
—Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
Verb
The Horns are going to score plenty of runs and hit for more power, and with the depth Schlossnagle has built through recruiting and the transfer portal, fans will have plenty to be excited about after last season’s SEC champions didn’t make it out of their own NCAA regional.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The digital twin can estimate both energy consumption and thermal comfort at the design stage, giving planners a clearer picture of how a building will actually perform before it is ever built.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The middle class was built by strong labor standards and the ability of workers to bargain collectively.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
With that directive, Davies built a tower of wine bottles that were five feet high.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The first 18 holes of the East Potomac Park Golf Course were built from 1918 to 1923.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This home was built by someone who understood light, flow and timeless beauty.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
It's built for hard launches and high-speed riding, but has the tech to ensure this power isn't out of the rider's control.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
While others focus on urban shuttles, Helix is built for single-person recreation, short-hop travel and specialized missions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built
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The Commons is a 108-unit development that was constructed in four phases from 2004 to 2013.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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One of the top reasons was because approximately $110 million would have been invested to build a new Pembroke Pines Police headquarters which is a necessity for a facility originally constructed in the early 1990s.—
Mike Hernández,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Both contain ample vitamin C, but Sumo Citrus edges out navel oranges due to its larger size.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the home comes with two parking spots, providing ample room for multiple vehicles.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its glow fell upon the select gathering, personally assembled by Soo Hoo — among them, founder of the Vivino wine app, Heini Zachariassen, certified Master of Wine and commentator Ned Goodwin and editor-in-chief of The Wine Advocate, William Kelley.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The panel is assembled by the Associated Press.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Volunteers willing to pick fruit from trees at homes in Rancho Bernardo, Poway and surrounding communities are needed this spring as local citrus trees fill with ripe fruits.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Raised by Vietnamese immigrant parents, Le was taught to be wary of strangers — generosity was ripe for exploitation.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The panels featured no scientists, doctors, or academic researchers but were replete with CEOs, bloggers, and right-wing celebrities like the UFC president and mixed-martial-arts expert Dana White.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Wahlberg plays a holy fool in Boogie Nights, our naïve but well-endowed guide through the heyday of theatrical pornography and its decline into something cheaper and tawdrier courtesy of the triumph of VHS.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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“Built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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