1
as in to devise
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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2
as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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as in concept
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Recent Examples of construct
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
For example, the Roman tradition of efficiently constructing civic works made building the Statue of Liberty easier.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
The result is endless worlds - in Minecraft, Roblox games or some other kind of digital construct.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Verb
By constructing a first-rate newsgathering operation and assessing what’s required to be competitive in the marketplace, Rebecca and the team will ensure that MSNBC continues to be indispensable to our audiences and our partners.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
For example, the Roman tradition of efficiently constructing civic works made building the Statue of Liberty easier.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
Each piece in the collection is made of recycled materials that incorporates Adidas’ tech-first, squat-proof material constructs.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
The result is endless worlds - in Minecraft, Roblox games or some other kind of digital construct.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construct
Verb
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View 1 Images Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, which lead to Alzheimer's disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Multiple administrations, Democratic and Republican alike, built USAID into an institution that has helped save millions of lives around the world, promoted U.S. interests in remote corners of the globe and employed thousands of Americans.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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With a lucrative career spanning nearly two decades, a diverse real estate portfolio, and major brand endorsements, Lamar has built a substantial net worth that places him among the richest hip-hop artists in the industry.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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The agreement, formalized this past May, calls for the MWRD to pay for concept planning and preliminary engineering design while the Forest Preserves will pay for acquiring property.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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As Season 4 got underway, Williams started sitting in on production meetings, tone meetings, concept meetings, and asking questions.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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Linda Gefen, Boca Raton The master of distraction Trump’s proposal that the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip and develop it into a beach paradise was concocted to distract us from his real agenda: demolish the government, replace federal workers with machines and give the savings to his rich friends.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Executive pastry chef Jess Robertson, Ian’s wife, concocts desserts ranging from $4 oatmeal cream pies to $100 banana splits.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The delivery company assembles the Avengers of mascots — including Mr. Clean, The Energizer Bunny, The Green Giant, The Man Your Man Could Smell Like and the Kool-Aid Man — for their first-ever Game Day ad.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
9 Feb. 2025
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McCarthy’s office had hired two newspapermen from the Washington Times-Herald to assemble the speech text for him.—
Made by History,
TIME,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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People don’t start to develop as male or female until about eight to 10 weeks after conception.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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She was officially announced in June 2024, but as a Warriors executive, she had been involved with the WNBA expansion effort since its inception, or even its conception, including sitting on a task force that began looking into this idea several years ago.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Blade Booster was invented by German inline skater/entrepreneur Marcel Frerichs.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Shirley Temple was invented at Chasen’s, for the then-underage actress.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The food is being created entirely from British ingredients and using Italian culinary traditions, fully embodying the principles of Slow Food.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Trocchi said the opioid settlement committee was created to ensure that experts, including treatment providers and individuals in recovery, could come up with a plan to meet the state’s needs.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Construct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construct. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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