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as in structures
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested
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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?
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Recent Examples of constructions
The theme relies on pigments, heavyweight constructions and finishing effects to tell its story.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The Washington Post first reported the news of the demolition, saying that constructions crews were using a backhoe to rip through and demolish a portion of the White House's East Wing.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
To be sure, the Nervi brand has carved out a niche with its glamourous attires paying tribute to the ‘70s and ‘80s female icons, rich in sequins and marabou feathers and featuring sophisticated constructions inspired by the world of lingerie.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing method that offers intricate constructions for next-generation energy, biomedical, and sensing technologies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructions
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In all, more than 8,000 California wildfires blackened 525,223 acres, killed 31 people and burned 16,512 structures in the past year, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.—
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The Palisades fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, becoming the third-most destructive fire in state history.—
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Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations.—
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Results appear in about 30 seconds along with clear explanations and recommendations.—
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The Wednesday shooting of Good, an American citizen, in South Minneapolis has resulted in sharply different interpretations of the event from local and federal officials.—
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Her custom look in yellow crepe georgette felt fresh and modern and rightly stood out in a night teeming in black gowns and tuxedo interpretations.—
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The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.—
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
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“Constructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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