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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
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as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
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as in to construct
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Recent Examples of structure
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 July 2025
That acquisition annoyed shareholders and customers alike, with investors taking issue with the fact that it was structured to avoid a vote.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Skydance has not announced the executive leadership structure or its reorganization plans.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 July 2025
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Noun
That philosophy is evident in the way Bradley Wealth structures its client experience.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 July 2025
That acquisition annoyed shareholders and customers alike, with investors taking issue with the fact that it was structured to avoid a vote.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
Verb
Some tax advisers suggest complex structures to attempt to avoid the client receiving gross income from the legal fees in the first place.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Skydance has not announced the executive leadership structure or its reorganization plans.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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The living room also has a fireplace and the kitchenette is equipped not only with a Nespresso maker and microwave but even a mini-dishwasher. Stays on the Manteo side of the resort are in the pink-hued main building which curves around the boardwalk or in townhouse-style villas.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Autonomous boring combined with concurrent construction helps accelerate delivery, while real-time vibration monitoring ensures protection of nearby structures and historic buildings.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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This tool is most useful for those who are active outdoors, such as construction workers and athletes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The state is also canceling plans to keep the existing bridge open to foot and bike traffic during construction of its replacement.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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They can be dropped into any campaign, though there are frameworks available in the book for those groups that want to stitch these stories together.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Indeed, Trump hinted on multiple occasions that the framework for a trade deal with India is close to the finishing line.—
Mavis Mook,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Depending on the species, voles construct surface or underground runways in areas with heavy ground cover.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This presumably means sharing some information about the architecture with Congress and the public.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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There’s secular Tel Aviv, with its beaches and Bauhaus architecture, fine dining and brilliant museums.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Some tattoo artists feel like a machine doesn't belong in an industry built on human connection and trust.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Calder nodded to Red Aspen, a Boise cosmetics startup that built a new headquarters on Overland Road in 2022, and JST Manufacturing, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, which in 2021 consolidated three sites into one near the corner of Franklin and Eagle roads on Meridian’s eastern border.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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But Clapper was referring to Russian cyber operations against election infrastructure.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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As a Penn State student, O'Connell lived and worked in Fort McDowell in the 1970s for seven months to help build infrastructure and perform other services.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Bottom Scratchers, considered one of the earliest free-diving associations in the United States, formed in San Diego in the 1930s with a focus on catching local seafood to feed members’ families.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Paul forms his team with the help of Caretaker (Chris Rock) and coach Scarborough (Reynolds), but must overcome the warden trying to fix the game while playing for personal redemption.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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