1
as in devising
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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as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of constructing
Among the possibilities for the site considered in the study were reusing the existing structure, turning the area into an open space for community events or constructing commercial or residential developments.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The ultimate goal is for NASA to spend years constructing a permanent lunar base where operations would enable the first astronauts to reach Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Since the Suez is a manmade canal, Egypt collects the toll to pay for the costs of constructing and maintaining it.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The company has been allocating more capital to data center infrastructure, including Nvidia graphics chips that can run AI models, and focusing more on constructing top-tier AI models.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Isaacman outlined a three-step plan for constructing the lunar base.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Aside from great talent, a key focus was constructing a roster with deep ties to Colorado's soccer roots.
—Romi Bean, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The company is also constructing The Homes at Meadowbrook in Burlington, an 11-unit rental townhouse development with prices starting at $325,000 as well as an upscale six-unit subdivision in South Windsor called Vintage Lane.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The company is spending about $200 billion on its domestic expansion, which includes constructing two chip-making factories at its headquarters campus in Southeast Boise, building up to four fabs in New York state, and modernizing its existing fab in Virginia.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The ultimate goal is for NASA to spend years constructing a permanent lunar base where operations would enable the first astronauts to reach Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Since the Suez is a manmade canal, Egypt collects the toll to pay for the costs of constructing and maintaining it.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The company has been allocating more capital to data center infrastructure, including Nvidia graphics chips that can run AI models, and focusing more on constructing top-tier AI models.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Isaacman outlined a three-step plan for constructing the lunar base.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Aside from great talent, a key focus was constructing a roster with deep ties to Colorado's soccer roots.
—Romi Bean, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The company is also constructing The Homes at Meadowbrook in Burlington, an 11-unit rental townhouse development with prices starting at $325,000 as well as an upscale six-unit subdivision in South Windsor called Vintage Lane.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The company is spending about $200 billion on its domestic expansion, which includes constructing two chip-making factories at its headquarters campus in Southeast Boise, building up to four fabs in New York state, and modernizing its existing fab in Virginia.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructing
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There were also signs of progress on property taxes as lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee advanced their tax cut proposal — although their plan remains far from the one their Senate counterparts are devising.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the council voted to direct the city manager to study moving emergency operations, dispatch and the service call center out of City Hall while devising funding plans for repairing the building, staying there and relocating.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The report suggested either adding event space or building a sports complex nearby.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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While students are surrounded by technology, teachers say that exposure alone is not building the kind of skills needed for academic or professional environments.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Gyllenhaal begins concocting her third directorial feature, could Curtis be part of the picture?—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The suspect spent weeks planning the attack, eventually assembling Molotov cocktails and conducting surveillance of Kiswani’s residence, according to federal complaint documents.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In wars lasting a month or so with relatively low casualty rates, managing massive ammunition consumption, assembling and training replacements, and renewing equipment losses during a war, not after it, are simply not issues.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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But about 20 years later, Houdry read about Haagy’s discovery of the cause-effect between cars and smog, and turned his talent to inventing a catalytic converter process, essentially undoing his catalytic cracker and scrubbing pollution from gasoline.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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What about inventing or discovering something that makes the world a better place?—
Mariel Carr,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Consensus was traditionally wary of developing countries picking winners and losers, erecting trade barriers and subsidizing favored industries.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 Mar. 2026
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Kluge remained active into his 90s, writing books and designing art exhibitions.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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In Los Angeles on Wednesday, a jury found both YouTube and Meta, which owns and operates platforms including Instagram and Facebook, liable for harms to children for designing their platforms to hook young users.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The guard’s eyes widened when presented with the concept that the Bulls technically still had a shot at making the playoffs, at least for another game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Education Department's notices to borrowers beginning Friday will direct them to enroll in a plan and resume making payments as soon as this summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Constructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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