1
as in devising
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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2
as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of constructing
Indeed, the only character from The Office that actually carried over into the new series is Oscar, who serves as the lead accountant for Softees but gets dragooned into reporting and constructing Sudokus for the paper.
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Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
According to Timchenko, the Danish company Vestas is constructing a 500-megawatt wind farm—one of the largest in Eastern Europe—in Ukraine, along with substantial battery storage.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kairoi Residential, of Texas, is constructing a 411-unit apartment complex on 5 acres of private property at the park’s eastern edge.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
First of all, Georgia is a place where both the United States and the European Union have invested massively in constructing an independent state.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
The district plans to begin constructing the canals in 2026, and is looking for a developer to partner in the project, Alanis said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
China is going gangbusters, constructing 25 new nuclear reactors.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The research team attempted to show the practical application of their idea by constructing a green wall made of 56 plants that produced enough light to see text, images and a person located up to 10 centimeters (four inches) away, according to the study.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
According to Timchenko, the Danish company Vestas is constructing a 500-megawatt wind farm—one of the largest in Eastern Europe—in Ukraine, along with substantial battery storage.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kairoi Residential, of Texas, is constructing a 411-unit apartment complex on 5 acres of private property at the park’s eastern edge.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
First of all, Georgia is a place where both the United States and the European Union have invested massively in constructing an independent state.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
The district plans to begin constructing the canals in 2026, and is looking for a developer to partner in the project, Alanis said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
China is going gangbusters, constructing 25 new nuclear reactors.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The research team attempted to show the practical application of their idea by constructing a green wall made of 56 plants that produced enough light to see text, images and a person located up to 10 centimeters (four inches) away, according to the study.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructing
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One of the biggest difficulties in devising laws on the topic of AI for mental health involves defining what constitutes AI for mental health.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bob-Waksberg and his collaborators retain their impressive gift for devising ludicrous comic set pieces to go alongside the heavier material.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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Xi Jinping has remarked that relying on foreign supply of critical technologies—like semiconductors—is tantamount to building one's house on someone else's foundation.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not only is the kitchen fully on display but a separate alcove is given over to his highly technical lab, a play space dedicated to fermentation, aging, preserving and otherwise concocting.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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That isn't stopping Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report from concocting a massive trade proposal that would send the nine-time All-Star to the New York Knicks.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Focused, Not Flashy Industry rivals are assembling sprawling portfolios.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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It was found that CFAP91 acts as a scaffold, a key component for assembling the radial spoke 3 (RS3) complex in the flagellum.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Although few people know her name, Yeager had a huge influence on 20th century pop culture — popularizing the bikini, helping discover Bettie Page, shaping the image of Playboy and inventing the selfie.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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In many ways, today’s LLMs are far too flexible—inventing information or taking unexpected shortcuts.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe had sued the state and federal government for sidestepping federal environmental regulations when erecting the site in an airstrip in Big Cypress National Preserve.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Trained by his enslaver in bricklaying and carpentry, Moses became foreman of a building crew, erecting barns, homes, and warehouses across the South.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jensen Huang from Nvidia called it an essential tool for designing NVIDIA's most advanced chips, including the Blackwell series.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shaffi, a senior data architect at Amazon Web Services, is widely recognized for designing secure, large scale data infrastructures that power global enterprises.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio head torn between making artistic films and movies that will be a surefire commercial success, like a Kool-Aid movie.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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On television, Cardi B sat down with Jennifer Hudson for a lively moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, while the Emmy Awards brought together Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Uzo Aduba, Colman Domingo, Tyler James Williams, and more for a night of history-making glamour in Los Angeles.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Constructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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