as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
a bold plan to deal a crippling blow to the infrastructure of international terrorism
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Recent Examples of infrastructure
Domestic violent extremists have increasingly shared tactics with each other on using guns to attack electric power stations in a move that likely escalates the threat to US critical infrastructure, according to a Department of Homeland Security bulletin obtained last year by CNN.
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Karina Tsui, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
What exactly is this incident, and what are some other recent attacks on US infrastructure?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, used to donate large sums of money to nonpartisan election infrastructure through their philanthropic foundation.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
Called the Philippines's surf capital, Siargao is beloved by surfers who are tired of Bali and Hawaii's crowded line-ups and willing to deal with the island’s developing infrastructure — brownouts are the norm here.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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Karina Tsui, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
What exactly is this incident, and what are some other recent attacks on US infrastructure?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, used to donate large sums of money to nonpartisan election infrastructure through their philanthropic foundation.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
Called the Philippines's surf capital, Siargao is beloved by surfers who are tired of Bali and Hawaii's crowded line-ups and willing to deal with the island’s developing infrastructure — brownouts are the norm here.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infrastructure
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The filing also highlights the company's ongoing efforts to manage its fuel costs through hedging strategies and its commitment to maintaining a competitive cost structure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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To spend that amount of time with Shakespeare gives you a sense of rhythm and structure that is invaluable.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Rather, the underlying architecture can prove any activity.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As long as Musk owns the site, its architecture will favor his political allies.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Organizations that implement a clear decision-making framework outlining the who, what, when and why of decisions are better equipped to avoid delays and make decisions that stick.Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions.Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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