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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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
Instead of constructing entire components from tungsten, researchers are focusing on applying thin tungsten layers onto more manageable base materials.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Katherine Schwarzenegger's video of action star husband Chris Pratt constructing a dollhouse for their daughters has generated a big response.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Plans call for demolishing the three-story former office building on the site and constructing a single-story, 30-foot-tall building containing approximately 26,000 square feet of event space, according to information shared by the village.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This is a viable strategy when constructing your entries for tonight's slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The lack of clarity could create obstacles to constructing the wide receiver depth chart.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The ultimate goal is for NASA to spend years constructing a permanent lunar base where operations would enable the first astronauts to reach Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Since the Suez is a manmade canal, Egypt collects the toll to pay for the costs of constructing and maintaining it.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The company has been allocating more capital to data center infrastructure, including Nvidia graphics chips that can run AI models, and focusing more on constructing top-tier AI models.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Katherine Schwarzenegger's video of action star husband Chris Pratt constructing a dollhouse for their daughters has generated a big response.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Plans call for demolishing the three-story former office building on the site and constructing a single-story, 30-foot-tall building containing approximately 26,000 square feet of event space, according to information shared by the village.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This is a viable strategy when constructing your entries for tonight's slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The lack of clarity could create obstacles to constructing the wide receiver depth chart.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The ultimate goal is for NASA to spend years constructing a permanent lunar base where operations would enable the first astronauts to reach Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Since the Suez is a manmade canal, Egypt collects the toll to pay for the costs of constructing and maintaining it.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The company has been allocating more capital to data center infrastructure, including Nvidia graphics chips that can run AI models, and focusing more on constructing top-tier AI models.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructing
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There were also signs of progress on property taxes as lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee advanced their tax cut proposal — although their plan remains far from the one their Senate counterparts are devising.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the council voted to direct the city manager to study moving emergency operations, dispatch and the service call center out of City Hall while devising funding plans for repairing the building, staying there and relocating.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The report suggested either adding event space or building a sports complex nearby.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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While students are surrounded by technology, teachers say that exposure alone is not building the kind of skills needed for academic or professional environments.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Gyllenhaal begins concocting her third directorial feature, could Curtis be part of the picture?—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The suspect spent weeks planning the attack, eventually assembling Molotov cocktails and conducting surveillance of Kiswani’s residence, according to federal complaint documents.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In wars lasting a month or so with relatively low casualty rates, managing massive ammunition consumption, assembling and training replacements, and renewing equipment losses during a war, not after it, are simply not issues.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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But about 20 years later, Houdry read about Haagy’s discovery of the cause-effect between cars and smog, and turned his talent to inventing a catalytic converter process, essentially undoing his catalytic cracker and scrubbing pollution from gasoline.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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What about inventing or discovering something that makes the world a better place?—
Mariel Carr,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jackie made lots and lots of money predicting the weather, erecting things, or playing the numbers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Architects made sure to prioritize sustainability when designing this hotel, favoring energy-efficient technologies and geothermal energy wherever possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Constructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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