jerry-build

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jerry-build
Verb
  • Terrifier 3—the new shock horror movie featuring Art the Clown—has people throwing up in theaters and a pair of crewmembers from the film couldn’t be any prouder.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • While throwing up a green wall in the lobby was considered impressive in the mid-aughts, now companies are hiring firms to design elaborate plantscapes that rival Victorian-era conservatories, with hanging planters, water features, and meditative nooks.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Duggan took a moment to recognize Buttigieg for helping Detroit rebuild its bus system and electric charging system.
    Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The worst of the flooding and destruction was in North Carolina; in Asheville, and in the rural areas surrounding it, residents struggled to restore utilities and rebuild their homes and businesses, let alone travel to the polls.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Environmental and Financial Considerations: PepsiCo’s decision to forgo retrofitting the aging Chicago plant for environmental upgrades or enhanced productivity is a growing trend across industries.
    Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The cost to retrofit homes with a crawl space, on average, is about $5,200.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Scarlett Johansson, one of the original Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow agent Natasha Romanoff, reassembled some of her fellow costars in support of Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Each piece is verified independently, and only the authorized entities can reassemble and access the full information.
    Alexander Ray, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This inside look, produced by Paramount Pictures, offers unprecedented access encompassing all aspects of production, from the grand scope of the sets — including reconstructing Ancient Rome — to characters, combat training, costumes, historical accuracy, scoring and more.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
  • By analyzing the dust, ash, oxygen isotopes, and air bubbles preserved in ice cores, scientists could now reconstruct the history of Earth’s climate.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The profile combined with a semi-tight sidecut offers a balance of float in powder and dependable edge-hold in hardpack.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The company expects these funds, combined with anticipated revenues, to support operations into 2027.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The partners plan to redevelop Thomson View, which was originally built in 1975, into a 1,240-unit residential condominium, the consortium said in a statement over the weekend.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Doug Jennings, a RE/MAX Commercial Alliance associate, said many options exist to redevelop the property.
    Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This 2018 black comedy-drama tracks Arturo, a charming but unethical art gallery owner who devises a daring plan to revive his fortunes after his artist friend Renzo suffers memory loss.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Moreover, at the time the Electoral College was devised, there weren't such huge disparities in the size of the states.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Jerry-build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerry-build. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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