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as in buildings
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 constructions
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 architectures
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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Recent Examples of structures
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
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Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Often that means fences and other structures, but plants can also play a key role in a more secluded space.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Building Leaner Teams Around Creative Expertise AI is flattening traditional agency structures by automating many execution-heavy tasks.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The home construction is part of Gary’s efforts to remove blighted structures, and in March 2025, the city began a second phase of Aetna demolition, according to Post-Tribune archives.
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Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughouta continuous fat matrix.
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Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
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Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
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Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Often that means fences and other structures, but plants can also play a key role in a more secluded space.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Building Leaner Teams Around Creative Expertise AI is flattening traditional agency structures by automating many execution-heavy tasks.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The home construction is part of Gary’s efforts to remove blighted structures, and in March 2025, the city began a second phase of Aetna demolition, according to Post-Tribune archives.
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Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughouta continuous fat matrix.
—
Rosemary Trout,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structures
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Undamaged schools are among the buildings being used as temporary shelters for the thousands of displaced people.
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As rescue teams continue pulling bodies from collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Caracas and neighboring states, anger is mounting among Venezuelans who say the government’s response has been too slow, too centralized and, in some areas, obstructive.
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Reformulating to easily recyclable mono-material constructions will require many to adjust their development cycles ahead of 2030 fee implementation.
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Lemaire and Dries Van Noten both embraced fluid silk constructions, while Dior explored transparency and airy layering.
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Practical engineering focus Electric propulsion systems rely on high-voltage architectures that differ from traditional gasoline outboards.
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This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
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The Yale startup, which constructs quantum computers, was acquired in January for $550 million by D-Wave, a leading quantum business based in Palo Alto, Calif.
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The mRNA is then read by a piece of molecular machinery called the ribosome, which constructs the protein — a process called translation.
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To help businesses prepare, Georgia Commute Options encouraged employers to consider flexible schedules, transit use and remote work arrangements when possible.
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In these arrangements, outside investors finance lawsuits in exchange for a share of the potential payout, adding another layer of complexity to an already challenging risk landscape.
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Students create portfolios at the end of each unit, which are assessed on common core standards, historical and cultural frameworks, and school-specific rubrics developed by Miss Major Middle.
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States that have streamlined permitting, strengthened RPS frameworks and designed tax credit incentive programs that can withstand legal scrutiny are already seeing results.
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Lori-Ann Cox, the nonprofit’s CEO, told the Herald that programming builds both knowledge and confidence.
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Useful guidance builds credibility, and credibility creates the room for serious consideration.
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Crypto sustainability will increasingly depend on whether security infrastructures are capable of adapting to the technological pressures already emerging, and accelerating on an ongoing basis.
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Various European countries and Canadian provinces used the Covid crisis to accelerate massive digital identity infrastructures.
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“Structures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structures. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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