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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
Many studies have attested to wood’s sustainability, finding that wood buildings consistently use less energy and emit less CO2 than non-wood constructions.
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Malana Van Tyler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The study also raised questions over the reasons, which experts say will have to be investigated, and the implications for the future of construction.
—Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The hotel, which was set to have 195 guest rooms, was scheduled to open this year, and construction was almost complete before the fire.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The 10-week committee will include private sector experts and will look at issues including maintenance and aircraft utilization rates at budget airlines, and airport construction and operation.
—Lisa Barrington, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Malana Van Tyler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The study also raised questions over the reasons, which experts say will have to be investigated, and the implications for the future of construction.
—Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The hotel, which was set to have 195 guest rooms, was scheduled to open this year, and construction was almost complete before the fire.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The 10-week committee will include private sector experts and will look at issues including maintenance and aircraft utilization rates at budget airlines, and airport construction and operation.
—Lisa Barrington, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construction
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It’s also reinforced with water-resistant cedar battens that help the roof blend into the larger structure.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is in part due to how the Internet has reshaped the basic structure of desire.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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While these services are not the main event of the national park—that would be the nature itself—the reduction in ranger talks and other types of interpretation would detract from the park’s educational potential, and the reduction of conveniences could impact length of stay.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Though multiple explanations for the defendants’ actions were offered at the trial, nothing quite fit.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, among the explanations for the gold rush are fears that Mr. Trump’s policies on tariffs and deportations could cause stronger inflation and worsen geopolitical tensions.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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DeepL is one of the most powerful translation tools available today.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, armed with a translation device developed by sympathetic science crew member Dorothy (Patsy Ferran), Mickey 17 defies Marshall’s leadership to warn the creepers, who have their own resilient means of retaliation.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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