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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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Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The structure will eventually be converted to a tribal cultural and education center.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The Saatva Classic luxury firm felt structured, but comfortable.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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This analysis allows a company to compare its compensation structure to similar companies in the market.
—Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The structure will eventually be converted to a tribal cultural and education center.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
These include elements such as whether pages are designed for ease of navigation, whether headings are appropriately structured and the presence of alt text for image descriptions.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The Saatva Classic luxury firm felt structured, but comfortable.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Former closets and bedroom walls, in the alley next to the building.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped and assisted others in escaping the building.Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Before Casey temporarily worked as a part-time consultant for the company, it was tied to several San Jose and Bay Area projects that have come under scrutiny, including the construction of Silvery Towers.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Fund issuers will need the SEC to bless new types of constructions in order to get a private credit fund approved.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 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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The vacuum’s body is constructed from a refillable ballpoint pen and a small rotating fan, with suction generated by a four-volt vibration motor.Andrea Lewis, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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This eco-friendly build-your-own playset lets kids—with their parents help—construct a multi-level dwelling, complete with drawbridge and trap door.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 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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Rather, the underlying architecture can prove any activity.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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By the end of the first quarter, Stanford built a 22-point lead.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Biking to Chouinard’s home, Caldwell quickly realized how many of the original houses in Jackson had been scraped to build mansions.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Alone, the tax would fund freeways (40.5%), bus transit and bus rapid transit (33.5%), and major roadways and regional transportation infrastructure (22.5%).Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Benson hopes to listen to his constituents, support the police and prioritize infrastructure.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Steve Spence / National Geographic Tiny organisms called coral polyps come together in complex networks to form colonies that then make up even larger coral reefs.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In 1925, Chrysler bought the assets of the failing Maxwell Motor Co. to form his own company.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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