CONSTRUCTING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

constructing

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Definition of constructing next

present participle of construct

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 As his other former debate partner Max Kellerman explained, Smith is at his best reacting cartoonishly to provocative takes, not constructing them. —

Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective. —

Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Iowa State isn’t constructing or financing the buildings but ultimately owns them; athletic director Jamie Pollard said those assets could be worth almost $500 million to the university when the 30-year agreement ends. —

Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026 One of the puzzles was constructing a dance that was simple enough to believe anyone could do it, yet tricky enough for DJ to screw up in multiple ways. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 May 2026 This year, the developer is either constructing or completing seven projects throughout the region, including Carolina Ridge, which is also PulteGroup’s largest project. —

Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 SpaceX is constructing a second Starship factory at Kennedy Space Center, but officials want to begin Starship flights from Florida before the factory is operational. —

Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026 Southern states were expert at constructing race-neutral justifications for racially discriminatory outcomes. —

Alvin C. Hathaway Sr, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026 The dazzling Runway fashion show took place at The Accademia di Brera, a fine arts school in the city; a local crew that puts together Milan fashion shows spent five days constructing the catwalk. —

Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

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Counties across the state have been pondering this crisis and devising solutions that can be accomplished in partnership with our state leaders — because this crisis is unquestionably our shared responsibility to solve.

— Monica Montgomery Steppe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Rue frantically offered to help get Alamo's money back, calling Faye (Chloe Cherry) up on the phone and devising a plan to get a safe key from Wayne (Toby Wallace).

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 May 2026