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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
Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.
—Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Peace is not built by absorbing everything.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The human body was not built to withstand those kinds of demands—or most bodies, anyway.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The project also would put to a new use a cineplex built for another era when multiple screens responded to the demand by the movie-going public.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
And the next chapter is being shaped now, alongside Samantha, who is running point on the television side, proof that the table is still being built, not just protected.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
The historical way that software was built was very expensive.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The batteries inside utility-scale storage facilities are built to far stricter standards, sited under the most rigorous fire code in the country, and monitored 24/7.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 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
Stronger communities are built when mental-health services move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and recognize the emotional, social, cultural and practical realities people face every day.
—Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.
—Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Peace is not built by absorbing everything.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The human body was not built to withstand those kinds of demands—or most bodies, anyway.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
The project also would put to a new use a cineplex built for another era when multiple screens responded to the demand by the movie-going public.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
And the next chapter is being shaped now, alongside Samantha, who is running point on the television side, proof that the table is still being built, not just protected.
—Vin Diesel, Variety, 16 May 2026
The historical way that software was built was very expensive.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The batteries inside utility-scale storage facilities are built to far stricter standards, sited under the most rigorous fire code in the country, and monitored 24/7.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built
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An Example Of Someone Emulating AI I’ve constructed an example to illustrate what some people are doing when veering into this AI emulation milieu.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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When juggling jobs, children, and endless tasks, ample rest rarely fits into a mother's schedule.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Three tall windows on each side let in ample light from the north and south.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Fox even had its chief technology officer address the assembled at its upfront presentation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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This reduction in mechanical complexity allows the system to be manufactured and assembled using standard US factory infrastructure and existing supply chains, which is intended to decrease both costs and deployment timelines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Some of my favorite things about these characters is the friendships that form separate from the romances, and that also felt ripe for TV adaptation.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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That makes the exercise ripe for the hacking.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The living quarters are replete with clean lines, soaring teak ceilings, and Fleetwood sliding glass walls, resulting in a modern yet warm feel within.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Of course, each also has a roster that Kerr would love, replete with size and athleticism that the Warriors are searching for this season.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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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 21 May. 2026.
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