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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 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
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
During that time, 21,529,464 examples were produced, more than any other automotive nameplate except the Toyota Corolla, which was built on many unrelated platforms as a Corolla in name only.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
In a market often characterized by part-time hosts, low-barrier tech platforms, and high-cost management services, FIBI Vacation Rentals positions itself as an operator built by investors, for investors.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
As Kama Hopkins, cultural advisor at Aulani, explained to us, Aulani is a Hawaiian resort built by Disney.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
That resonance is built into the dynasty itself.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the years, Origins has built a roster of skin-care staples that have earned a loyal following and plenty of editor love, like nourishing cleansing balms, hardworking chemical peels, and deliciously scented body lotions.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Working nights in his garage, Trombone built the prototype using personal funds.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
At Owlet, flexibility is built into our culture.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
The day after Kirk’s murder, his supporters gathered at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix to pay their respects to the man who built a movement.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
During that time, 21,529,464 examples were produced, more than any other automotive nameplate except the Toyota Corolla, which was built on many unrelated platforms as a Corolla in name only.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
In a market often characterized by part-time hosts, low-barrier tech platforms, and high-cost management services, FIBI Vacation Rentals positions itself as an operator built by investors, for investors.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
As Kama Hopkins, cultural advisor at Aulani, explained to us, Aulani is a Hawaiian resort built by Disney.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
That resonance is built into the dynasty itself.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Over the years, Origins has built a roster of skin-care staples that have earned a loyal following and plenty of editor love, like nourishing cleansing balms, hardworking chemical peels, and deliciously scented body lotions.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Working nights in his garage, Trombone built the prototype using personal funds.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
At Owlet, flexibility is built into our culture.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built
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Halara Flex Sweatpant Jeans With Pockets Teens love wearing these Halara sweatpant jeans, which are constructed from a four-way stretch denim material that is incredibly soft and breathable.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the apartment building was designed by Eiffel himself and was initially constructed to house those who were working on the iconic landmark’s construction.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The documentary is built around the chat with Sheen — which gives the impression of stretching across many days, based on lighting choices — but Renzi has assembled an impressive assortment of key figures from Sheen’s lives.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The data set was assembled by an independent AI developer named Shawn Presser, who wanted to give the open-source-AI community high-quality training data to compete with the big AI companies.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boston had ample scoring opportunities, particularly early in Tuesday’s loss.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Soil moisture also plays a huge role, with the MSU Forestry Extension adding that ample precipitation is required for the most robust displays of color.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For its part, the NFL says those markets are ripe for monetary distortion or manipulation.—
Contessa Brewer,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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From these experiences, Austen must have concluded that throwing together a play was a ripe scenario for generating drama and tension between a close set of characters in her fiction.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Travis is a perfect addition to the rogue gallery of guys Rahill consistently plays across social media — hilarious and singular character studies of very particular and deeply cringey types of dude, replete with his trademark grin.—
Justin Caffier,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Developing emotionally resonant stories, replete with data to shed light on the economic and societal benefits of health interventions, can make compelling cases for investment.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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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Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2024
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“Built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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