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as in structures
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 explanations
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 constructions
Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood.
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Bright, gloriously messy constructions that strike fear into the hearts of napkins everywhere.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The complete sentence, housed in a single Arabic word, أحبّك, suffices when the world closes in and there is no room for longer declarations, for the leisure of language and its constructions.
—Nima Hasan
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Even where students have not used AI, cliché language and other common AI constructions can lead admissions officers to doubt the authenticity of students’ writing.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
And so that’s the basic idea that’s at the core of a lot of these algebraic constructions.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
The base can be made with canvas, basketweave, and twill constructions in earthy colorways or in classic camouflage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
These include light and distance sensors, motors, and a Bluetooth module, which connects the robot constructions to the Cubelets app.
—Erico Guizzoevan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2019
The sneaker is often presented in leather, suede or mixed-material constructions, with the upcoming Shadow style using a combination of both.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Bright, gloriously messy constructions that strike fear into the hearts of napkins everywhere.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The complete sentence, housed in a single Arabic word, أحبّك, suffices when the world closes in and there is no room for longer declarations, for the leisure of language and its constructions.
—Nima Hasan
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Even where students have not used AI, cliché language and other common AI constructions can lead admissions officers to doubt the authenticity of students’ writing.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
And so that’s the basic idea that’s at the core of a lot of these algebraic constructions.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
The base can be made with canvas, basketweave, and twill constructions in earthy colorways or in classic camouflage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
These include light and distance sensors, motors, and a Bluetooth module, which connects the robot constructions to the Cubelets app.
—Erico Guizzoevan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2019
The sneaker is often presented in leather, suede or mixed-material constructions, with the upcoming Shadow style using a combination of both.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
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The museum has a track record of preserving historic structures, caring for five historic buildings, including the Siloam School and 1774 Rock House, the county’s oldest home.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Checking the boxes Rings and moons aren't the only potential explanations for blockages seen during occultations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other more mundane explanations of disappearances include weather, such as rogue waves, human error and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stanford Health Care has launched an AI assistant that helps its physicians draft interpretations of clinical tests and lab results to send to patients.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fall collections saw fresh interpretations of the grid.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ditto the Hammer Studios output of the 1950s and ’60s, Bernie Wrightson’s definitive illustrations of the Creature, oodles of Gothic literature, Roger Corman’s Poe pictures, and Mario Bava’s retina-searing color creep shows.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aniston released her debut children’s book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, with illustrations by Bruno Jacob, in October 2024 as the first in a four-book deal between the actress, HarperCollins and Invisible Universe.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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