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as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested
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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?
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Recent Examples of construction
The ruling stops new construction, including filling, paving, installation of new infrastructure, and installation of new lighting, for a 14-day period while the parties involved in a lawsuit over the facility complete their hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Factory activity and retail sales increased less than forecast last month, while property investment fell 12% between January and July compared with the same period last year, and new construction starts fell 20%, further kneecapping the beleaguered real estate sector.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2025
To minimize exposure to Valley fever, follow these tips from the CDC:
Avoid dusty areas, such as construction or excavation sites.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In real terms, 2025 construction demand — value of construction contracts to be awarded — is forecast between 35 billion and $39 billion Singapore dollars, 0.3% to 11.7% higher than pre-COVID levels in 2019, according to the Building and Construction Authority .
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Factory activity and retail sales increased less than forecast last month, while property investment fell 12% between January and July compared with the same period last year, and new construction starts fell 20%, further kneecapping the beleaguered real estate sector.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2025
To minimize exposure to Valley fever, follow these tips from the CDC:
Avoid dusty areas, such as construction or excavation sites.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In real terms, 2025 construction demand — value of construction contracts to be awarded — is forecast between 35 billion and $39 billion Singapore dollars, 0.3% to 11.7% higher than pre-COVID levels in 2019, according to the Building and Construction Authority .
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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The wooden structure had connected Levee Road to the west side of the Colorado River.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The models that create music are trained off of datasets of existing music to understand patterns and structure in songs.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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Highest 2 Lowest — which is a modern-day interpretation of iconic director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low — is opening in 300 theaters in what appears to be more of a run to qualify for awards season.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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These new interpretations trim the excess, leaving only the scores intact.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
10 Aug. 2025
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Without any explanation, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to begin dismantling a cabinet agency, created by Congress, that is tasked with fulfilling the federal government’s obligation to support public education.—
Andrea Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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Why Gartner’s Stock Fell 28% Gartner’s stock fell sharply because the company significantly lowered its growth forecast for the core Insights business line and failed to offer a compelling explanation for why and what Gartner would do to revive its double digit growth.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Topline The Department of Homeland Security has posted illustrations depicting the beauty of 1940s Washington, D.C., across multiple social media posts this week, drawing criticism from some who say the Trump administration is glorifying a pre-civil rights era United States.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek illustration showing redistricting states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Now, the story, which has already been translated into 12 languages, is getting an English language translation via Blackstone Publishing — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Those generative AI programs also excel at English-language translation and computer coding.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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