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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
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as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
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as in to construct
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Recent Examples of structure
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
More than 16,200 structures were lost to the flames, which tore through the cities of Malibu, Pasadena and Altadena and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
While the long-sleeve form-fitting Saint Laurent piece offered Kravitz's take on an awards season staple, the look also featured a cheeky twist in the back with two mesh cutout portions: one showing off her back and another structured around her butt.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Other artifacts found in the San Isidro pyramid structure, such as jade pendants, have also been discovered at excavation sites in modern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
More than 16,200 structures were lost to the flames, which tore through the cities of Malibu, Pasadena and Altadena and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
The top is structured with underwire for great support and can be adjusted.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
While the long-sleeve form-fitting Saint Laurent piece offered Kravitz's take on an awards season staple, the look also featured a cheeky twist in the back with two mesh cutout portions: one showing off her back and another structured around her butt.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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In another, a man wearing military fatigues asks a captive to step outside a building, then tells him to bark like a dog before fatally shooting him.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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The man later stepped off the building and got into a cherry picker, per the AP and BBC.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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For example, in Idaho, one-third of unauthorized workers were employed in agriculture in 2021, with the rest working in construction, manufacturing, professional services, and leisure and hospitality, according to the report.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Mar. 2025
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The slight distortions of bodily forms and spatial construction do not push Newgate—Exercise Yard into the realm of fantasy, but rather are tools to buttress the overarching sense of monotony and drudgery.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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European leaders began work on Sunday on their own framework for peace.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Security and compliance risks arise when ACIs interact with sensitive data or execute critical tasks. Organizations must invest in robust governance frameworks, ethical AI policies and continuous model fine-tuning to mitigate these risks.—
Navdeep Singh Gill,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Originally constructed in the 1400s, the current church was rebuilt in 1757 after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The structure was constructed for fabric distributor Eisen Mercantile, also known as House of Fabrics, and completed in 1970, according to the Johnson County property records.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Its impressive architecture and beautiful grounds have made the winery a popular destination for wine enthusiasts and tourists.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The architecture showcases clean lines, original wood materials and seamless indoor-outdoor living that defines mid-century modern homes.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The government says selling citizenship will help raise the funds needed for a plan to move 90% of the island’s around 12,500-strong population onto higher ground and build an entirely new community.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Broader investment is needed to equip small businesses with the skilled workers necessary for large-scale infrastructure projects.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Most people in the enclave are struggling to survive without basic necessities, as their homes and essential infrastructure lie in ruins, making aid deliveries essential.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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David Draiman is the lead singer of the band Disturbed, which formed in 1994 and went on to sell 17 million albums, including the multi-platinum The Sickness.—
David Draiman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Through making Who Believes in Angels?, the two artists formed a close bond that went far beyond a working relationship.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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