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as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested
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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?
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Recent Examples of construction
The state is also canceling plans to keep the existing bridge open to foot and bike traffic during construction of its replacement.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This suburb is still quite rural, despite all the new construction.
—Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This trend complicates efforts to address the country's housing shortage, with Turner & Townsend forecasting construction inflation to remain above target into 2026.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Legends has worked with SDSU as well, partnering with JMI Sports to help oversee design construction, naming rights, premium seating and founding partners at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
This suburb is still quite rural, despite all the new construction.
—Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This trend complicates efforts to address the country's housing shortage, with Turner & Townsend forecasting construction inflation to remain above target into 2026.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Legends has worked with SDSU as well, partnering with JMI Sports to help oversee design construction, naming rights, premium seating and founding partners at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
Noun
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The structure is built up to 33 stories, and the project, which is ahead of schedule, will reach a key milestone of 50% completion by the end of July.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Now, a glass curtain wall and some metal panels line the structure's edge.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
Noun
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There is probably truth in both the need story and opportunity story (which is my interpretation of Culbertson’s remarks).—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His comments reflected a belief increasingly popular among evangelicals that the Founding Fathers intended to make the U.S. a Christian nation, an interpretation that historians have dismissed as contrary to the First Amendment.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Most questions are multiple-choice, but some seek explanations.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The screen shows an illustration of an attractive young blonde woman lounging on a couch.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The coach points to Jaleel McLaughlin’s rookie season in 2023 as an illustration.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The guidance encourages agencies to explore alternatives such as artificial intelligence and machine translation where minimal assistance in other languages remains appropriate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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And, over time, fewer new European priests arrived in Kongo, making translation less necessary.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 July 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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