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
Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
The area’s period of significance ends in 1940, when the last of many recreational buildings were constructed and community development began to focus on areas farther from the coast.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Still others are political constructs implanted by external forces, such as allegations concerning the nature and objective of Iran’s nuclear program.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Pioneer Crossing: Target Builders LLC, a developer with little public online presence, hopes to construct an 86-unit senior living center on a vacant tract along Everman Parkway.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
The area’s period of significance ends in 1940, when the last of many recreational buildings were constructed and community development began to focus on areas farther from the coast.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
And that really is a big construct of this business.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Still others are political constructs implanted by external forces, such as allegations concerning the nature and objective of Iran’s nuclear program.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construct
Verb
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With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its regular broadcast on ABC, Disney devised packages that took sponsorships well beyond the program itself.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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To make this work, Dykstra devised a way to combine a film camera with a computer, enabling each ship-miniature movement to be repeated precisely over multiple runs, at different angles: a system known as motion control.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rush Limbaugh built his career on delivering a steady stream of trolling sound bites on his radio show.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the board cut a program that, for three decades, made building affordable houses cheaper.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Image Playground: Create photos from descriptions, concepts or people from Photos app.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Since braising is one of the prominent cooking methods at Fat Fowl, each dish can develop a depth of flavor in half the time, which is perfect for the restaurant’s fast-casual concept.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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Taking this idea and combining it with an attention to convenience and versatility while cooking, Heinz concocted three new products ready to be devoured.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Rankin, a Canadian historian and prankster, has concocted a starkly enchanting Winnipeg where Farsi is the main language of storefronts, guided tours and everyday grievances, like the woman who gripes about sharing a bus with a live turkey.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The backpack had been left behind by a teen hiker who had to be rescued more than a month earlier after getting lost near the same location, according to Paul and the teenager who assembled the supplies.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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The development of offshore wind is vital to the Port of Long Beach, which plans to spend $4.7 billion to construct a 400-acre terminal called Tier Wind that will stage, store and assemble the massive wind turbines.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Plunkett is not the first critic to trouble the popular conception of Frost as a wise woodsman dispensing comfort and inspiration.—
Maggie Doherty,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Religious ideology also played an important role in other early 20th century conceptions of European unity.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Inspired by the Panama diary invented in 1908, the notebook is lightweight, portable and the ideal travel companion.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Likely because most shoppers couldn’t wear those clothes, designers increasingly turned their attention to footwear, striving to invent the next hit shoe.—
Kin Woo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Oscar and Emmy winner Olivia Colman is set to star in and executive produce a drama created, executive produced and showrun by The Affair co-creator Sarah Treem, sources tell Deadline.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Construct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construct. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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