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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 construed
Usa Today, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s because while there was fun and entertainment to be had, and while it could easily be construed as empowering (there is a real argument to be made there, about women owning their bodies, their sexuality, their presence), the segment also edged toward parody.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Because the current oil shock is the first one to take place since EVs became widely available, the energy crisis caused by the Iran war marks the first time that a gas-price spike cannot be construed as a universal condition.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
These Official Rules and the rights or obligations of Sponsor or any entrants in the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
Returning to the strawman definition of AI, many AI researchers became concerned that just about any system could be construed as exhibiting intelligent behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 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
But even such vital counsel could now be construed as aiding and abetting.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s because while there was fun and entertainment to be had, and while it could easily be construed as empowering (there is a real argument to be made there, about women owning their bodies, their sexuality, their presence), the segment also edged toward parody.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Because the current oil shock is the first one to take place since EVs became widely available, the energy crisis caused by the Iran war marks the first time that a gas-price spike cannot be construed as a universal condition.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
These Official Rules and the rights or obligations of Sponsor or any entrants in the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
Returning to the strawman definition of AI, many AI researchers became concerned that just about any system could be construed as exhibiting intelligent behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 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
But even such vital counsel could now be construed as aiding and abetting.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construed
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Talking to Vogue, Lauren Sánchez Bezos explained the inspiration behind her Schiaparelli gown.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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Based on a comic book series of the same name written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, the show was developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The mental and physical health implications of these products are illustrated through youth experiencing heartburn, dehydration, nausea, and developing body dysmorphia and unhealthy weight-control behaviors.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Messaging on employment from high-profile AI company CEOs has not clarified the outlook.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The case, involving a challenge to Louisiana's congressional map, clarified how the Voting Rights Act can be used to contest district lines that may weaken the voting power of Black residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The Connecticut Green Bank has demonstrated how this model can scale, leveraging relatively modest public investment into billions of dollars in clean energy financing.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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California and other states have demonstrated repeatedly that our elections are secure and that only citizens are voting.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Otherwise, your silence could be interpreted as anger or some other emotion that makes future correspondence awkward.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Many users in the city also complained online about confusion over how the rules should be interpreted.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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“Construed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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