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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
Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Silver also confirmed Thursday that the league was looking into building its own league in Europe, a blended structure that would include permanent franchises—with slots to be sold akin to domestic expansion—and space for a few EuroLeague teams to join the competition annually.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
As artificial intelligence and other technologies become increasingly available to local governments, Elgin needs to ensure our foundational data systems are structured, interconnected, and maintained to maximize their value.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But the structures, once restored, also reflect their original mission and raise hopes for new service.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Silver also confirmed Thursday that the league was looking into building its own league in Europe, a blended structure that would include permanent franchises—with slots to be sold akin to domestic expansion—and space for a few EuroLeague teams to join the competition annually.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Once that idea has been refined, Leo generates a professional-grade patent draft, formatted and structured as an attorney would write it.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
As artificial intelligence and other technologies become increasingly available to local governments, Elgin needs to ensure our foundational data systems are structured, interconnected, and maintained to maximize their value.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that the company owed a much higher figure to the building owners — $170,000.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Trump administration drops work on stronger building codes for disasters Still, many states don't want to see FEMA go away.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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There’s also the apartment’s construction, to something of an affirmation of the value of art to individuals and communities.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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The creation and construction of the veterans home happened when then-Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who was also president of the Texas Veterans Land Board, attended a breakfast at the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce in October 2018.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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Their reputations, while not always stellar, are governed by robust regulatory frameworks, which can inspire a level of trust.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hamas has refused, instead demanding a return to negotiations aimed at launching the second phase of the deal, as had been planned under the framework of the truce deal.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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Like all On shoes, they’re constructed to have a soft, cloudlike feel, so your feet won’t get sore during your all-day adventure.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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The house is constructed of 1,200 tons of concrete, 200 tons of steel and 12 massive pylons driven into the sand.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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The hotel's rustic architecture offers a distinct sense of place.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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For example, systems built on Grace Hopper deliver 7× higher throughput between CPU and GPU compared to standard architectures.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The old building at 612 E. 34th St. was built more than 100 years ago, first as a grocery store, then a few other businesses.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Amid growing economic anxieties at home and abroad, Trump this week downplayed the scale of the tariff rates in store for other nations ‒ a noticeable change in his tone after building the tariffs up for weeks.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Everton’s new American owners at The Friedkin Group (TFG) are keen to explore the potential of transforming the surrounding dockside area into an entertainment district, even if there are still significant issues with local transport infrastructure.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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But some analysts have pointed out that a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a pause on strikes against energy infrastructure could be disadvantageous to Ukraine.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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These four paths will form two rounds of single-match play-offs, with the winners of each four-team section advancing to the World Cup.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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So Jasmine and her friends must form a band in secret.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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