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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he managed to construct a theory that fits all the facts
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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as in concept
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Recent Examples of construct
Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
McCart Avenue from McPherson Boulevard to Twin Leaf Drive will be constructed as a two-lane undivided road.
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Emily Holshouser
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Tell me that this new terrain, this new construct of the family, is somehow going to be less difficult?
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Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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Verb
Political support and development finance can help construct facilities.
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Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
McCart Avenue from McPherson Boulevard to Twin Leaf Drive will be constructed as a two-lane undivided road.
—
Emily Holshouser
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Noun
What else is a cultural construct?
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Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Tell me that this new terrain, this new construct of the family, is somehow going to be less difficult?
—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construct
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In 2011, Aguirre devised a technique to motivate his Real Zaragoza players ahead of a league match against Real Madrid.
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Scientists at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have devised a technique to turn still-wet coffee grounds into high-grade biofuel in as little as 90 seconds.
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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The latest work uses that capability to scan the space above a chip and build a detailed electromagnetic map.
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The building’s second floor will house a full-service restaurant, though the concept has not been finalized, and the third floor will function as a rooftop bar.
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The dog park and bar concept, owned by Free Range Concepts, also shut down its Dallas and Allen locations.
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Brazil’s team, meanwhile, decamped to Orlando, Florida, where Laitano affixed players with sweat-collection patches and analyzed their fluid and electrolyte loss during workouts to concoct a hydration regimen for each person.
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In 1949, a Nebraska plumbing contractor named Steve Henson was working in Anchorage, Alaska and concocted a salad dressing out of buttermilk, mayonnaise, and herbs to help feed his crew on remote job sites.
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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
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From residents racing to assemble exhibits on short notice to disputes over displays and sponsorships, the booths highlight the lengths volunteers have gone to ensure their states are represented at the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
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At the time of Sealand’s conception, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) controlled the airwaves in the United Kingdom, playing popular music only late in the night.
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Legal preparation is so important before conception, birth, or placement.
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This is why so much of the software industry has had to invent entire departments, customer success, customer experience, onboarding specialists, to paper over the gap between what was sold and what is actually experienced.
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The investment comes during the run-up to a milestone for the modern incarnation of the sport, which was invented centuries ago by Native Americans, with its inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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“Construct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construct. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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