1
as in devised
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he managed to construct a theory that fits all the facts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in built
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of constructed
The wide-leg pants in this matching set are high-waisted with an elastic drawstring waistband for comfort, and are constructed with two side pockets for storage.
—
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.
—Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
The downtown skyscraper, the third-tallest building in the city, was constructed in 1987 as the headquarters of MCorp Bank.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The backstory Built initially as cabanas for ship-owning families to cool off over summer (where the current Matsuihsa restaurant is found), the Astir Palace hotel was constructed in 1967 as an upmarket destination for the well-heeled.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The path, built more than 100 years ago, was constructed so that workers from a municipal water company could reach the utility’s water intakes far into the canyon, Green said.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Midrange models are constructed with the assumption that it will be used daily and nightly, with constant switching between modes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
DeWitt has constructed not a maze so much as a garden, where many kinds of writing can thrive side by side.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The two-story, 54-unit building, constructed in 1961, was designed by Modernist architect John August Reed.
—Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructed
Verb
-
In the 19th century, the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace devised his own theory of evolution, independent of Charles Darwin, while visiting the region to research his book, The Malay Archipelago.—
-
And to that end, the Islamic Republic may have devised a failsafe for itself against popular anger.—
Verb
-
Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
-
Our country is built on immigrants.—
Verb
-
In exchange for not being charged with a DUI, the family’s lawyer concocted a deal in which Skakel was sent to the controversial Élan School in Maine in an effort to correct his unruly behavior.—
-
Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report concocted this trade idea that sees the Lakers land and shore up both their frontcourt and backcourt, the Dallas Mavericks duo of former All-Star Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.—
Verb
-
Early prototypes shown at CES were assembled rapidly for demonstration, but Lumus says the underlying architecture avoids exotic materials.—
-
The incident, captured on video by multiple bystanders, occurred as a group of people allegedly assembled to block ICE officers who were conducting an immigration enforcement operation.—
Verb
-
That argument was invented for the op-ed, not by the researchers actually running the pilot.—
-
The Black Manhattan does not follow this rule, because when Todd Smith thought up the cocktail in 2005, the rule hadn’t been invented yet.—
Verb
-
Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.—
-
Joonas Korpisalo made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and the eighth of his career, Viktor Arvidsson scored and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Sunday.—
Verb
-
Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
-
Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Verb
-
Authorities erected barricades outside the facility, and a small group of counter-demonstrators also showed up.—
-
Nevertheless, Spaniards erected churches in Native communities, and Franciscans often claimed that many Indigenous people welcomed their presence.—
Cite this Entry
“Constructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share