as in structure
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
English class will be in that big stone building over there
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as in constructing
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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Recent Examples of building
Ryan Lucas, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
On Friday morning the core stage of the SLS rocket sat in one corner of the assembly building, but it is slated to shift to another corner before the end of the month to be mated with the two solid rocket boosters.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Honestly, if people don’t even watch the film and just come to a screening, meet someone, and start building community, that’s the real goal.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Just a few minutes later, everyone was ordered to evacuate the building.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
On Friday morning the core stage of the SLS rocket sat in one corner of the assembly building, but it is slated to shift to another corner before the end of the month to be mated with the two solid rocket boosters.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
The report primarily focuses on the treatment of migrant workers, who HRW says will bear the brunt of building Saudi’s World Cup dream.
—Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Honestly, if people don’t even watch the film and just come to a screening, meet someone, and start building community, that’s the real goal.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for building
Noun
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Seen from above, the structure is almost shaped like a drinking straw, with a straight section followed by a curved corner.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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While fostering innovation and autonomy, Zoho must also prioritize robust governance and strategic alignment alongside the company’s decentralized structure to ensure cohesive execution across such a diverse portfolio.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To Chanel, Naomi Campbell donned an elegant lilac ensemble by the house.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Here, Reacher kills Beck’s security guy, blows up the house and frames the other goon for the whole thing.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Schwartz describes being purposeful in assembling his crew.—
Leila Jordan,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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And to think the game began with such promise for the home team, the Jets assembling their first 99-yard scoring drive in eight years on their opening possession.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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And technological advancements at the state-of-the-art edifice allow Cavil and her team to track each plot from vineyard to bottle.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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We’re stranded among the shards of civil rights but amid the edifices of the Black Arts Movement.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But making homemade eggnog that’s safe is easier said than done.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The church is also making strides toward overcoming the language barriers inherent in a multilingual service.—
Sophie Carson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.—
Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Experts recommend erecting temporary or permanent barriers where people or gatherings are the most exposed to reduce fatalities.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Building.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/building. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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