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as in devised
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 built
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of constructed
The Commons is a 108-unit development that was constructed in four phases from 2004 to 2013.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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
The heels were constructed from a lustrous satin material on the upper and featured a pointed toe design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jenkin constructed all the film’s sound design during post-production, writing, editing, and directing the film with a 16mm Bolex camera.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of tearing down the brick, crews constructed internal walls to keep the outside brick facade through historical preservation techniques.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The two buildings would be constructed in two phases, according to planning documents.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Its old building, constructed in 1939 for the Social Security Board, needed expensive renovations; reportedly had ancient, faulty wiring; was far too big; and was generally unsuitable for modern journalism.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Another pair was constructed with various patches of blanket and check fabrics.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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
The heels were constructed from a lustrous satin material on the upper and featured a pointed toe design.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Jenkin constructed all the film’s sound design during post-production, writing, editing, and directing the film with a 16mm Bolex camera.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of tearing down the brick, crews constructed internal walls to keep the outside brick facade through historical preservation techniques.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The two buildings would be constructed in two phases, according to planning documents.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Its old building, constructed in 1939 for the Social Security Board, needed expensive renovations; reportedly had ancient, faulty wiring; was far too big; and was generally unsuitable for modern journalism.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Another pair was constructed with various patches of blanket and check fabrics.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructed
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Vibration testing is a ground test devised to put an aircraft through its paces without taking to the skies.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The show features 52 images from the museum’s collection dating from 1860 to 1940, all of which were devised using collage or montage.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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The custom residence at 4128 Veneto Drive in Frisco’s Griffin Parc, built by Huntington Homes, is ready for a new family.—
Lynn Slaney Silguero,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Paul Simon, who was headed to retirement amid debilitating hearing loss, has concocted a helpful new stage monitor setup that has him back on the road.—
BRIAN MCCOLLUM,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Galen concocted medicines that seem strange to modern ears, such as treating ailments like inflammation with feces sprinkled with thyme to mask the odor.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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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
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Conservatives learned to play the game that progressive activists invented.—
Alessandro Piazza,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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From heating food quickly to baking delicious cakes, the microwave oven is used for a constructive purpose by millions today, far from the destructive intentions for which its technology was invented.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 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
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The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The transfer shell game The problems compound when ICE transfers detainees without notice, a practice attorneys said is a kind of shell game designed to frustrate legal challenges.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, law enforcement officials erected a white tent at the front doorstep of Nancy Guthrie’s home, though the reason for the tent has not been released.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Already a police barricade had been erected.—
Alice Gregory,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Constructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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