as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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Recent Examples of build
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Click here to see all the images of the Manalapan new build.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
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The Idaho Statesman reported in 2019 that a developer had plans to raze the store and build a large multifamily apartment and retail complex in its place, which would have involved redeveloping the Big O Tires shop that sits on the same lot.
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The slow, majestic build of post-rock epics that hold back their climax for maximum transcendence.
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In Santa Rosa, Cosmic Buildings is constructing Prasanna Vasudavan's new home.—
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Bedlore Mattress Topper The mattress topper is constructed using a bamboo fabric mix, which helps with breathability.—
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The 47-year-old showcased her physique on Instagram with a series of photos in a pastel triangle string bikini accented with beaded details.—
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After mean people on the Internet criticized Pink's physique in a black party dress, the singer refused to be embarrassed.—
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It’s being said, over and over and over, that the United States has assembled one of its best-ever speed skating teams.—
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Hashmi’s team are duly assembled – with cuts showing the team physically fighting their enemies in and around the airport.—
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About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape.—
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The brand notes that, thanks to durable materials, the mat will retain its shape, color, and absorbency for more than 100 washes — that’s up to 2 years of weekly washes.—
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The president said Thursday that the two mortgage giants under government conservatorship, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have $200 billion in cash that will be used to make the mortgage bond purchases.—
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
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Beyond their similar ages, frames, and hairstyles, the actresses began working at a similar time.—
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The multi-hyphenate is a sucker for chunky frames, and the Center Stage style from Peepers fits the bill.—
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
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Freezing fog makes driving, boating, flying, and other forms of transportation particularly hazardous.—
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“Build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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