as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution
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Recent Examples of construe
However, the men tended to have a higher frequency of sighs and deep breaths which could be construed as a higher level of complaining.
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Whenever there are hyperlinks to third-party content, this information is intended to provide additional perspective and should not be construed as an endorsement of any services, products, guidance, individuals or points of view outside Edelman Financial Engines.
—Amin Dabit, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Doing this while online connected to another human might be construed as a form of cheating or a violation of purity and spirit of quietude.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Signs and posters must be under 2 feet by 3 feet, may not be attached to a pole or stick, and bear no message that may be construed as offensive.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Whenever there are hyperlinks to third-party content, this information is intended to provide additional perspective and should not be construed as an endorsement of any services, products, guidance, individuals or points of view outside Edelman Financial Engines.
—Amin Dabit, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Doing this while online connected to another human might be construed as a form of cheating or a violation of purity and spirit of quietude.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Signs and posters must be under 2 feet by 3 feet, may not be attached to a pole or stick, and bear no message that may be construed as offensive.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
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This may explain the presence of the porcelain bowl fragment found on Mount Zion.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The star explained that exercising routinely was necessary because her body had to be conditioned for the flying stunts.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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This serves as a critical reminder to prepare thoroughly—by asking the right questions, clarifying expectations, and planning strategically—to make the most of their leave while balancing personal and professional priorities.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Authorities did not clarify when the Facebook threats were made, but both schools — and the entire Clearview Local School District — were closed on Thursday, Dec. 12, as the sheriff’s office and FBI searched for explosives.Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The youth was demonstrated before the game when a player forgot his cleats and another forgot his jersey.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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This case demonstrates that no one is above the law.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Traditional methods require women to interpret results on their own, often through cumbersome and intrusive processes.Janet Zhang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In front is a stage set that is a little hard to visually interpret.Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Construe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construe. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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