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Recent Examples of built
Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Celtics made shots in bunches and built a double-digit lead on multiple occasions.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Windscale’s two piles had been hastily built during the British atomic bomb project.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Only 6,000 units are under construction or have been built, McOsker added.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Taylor has depended highly on her the last three seasons as Providence has built a strong program, winning sectional titles each of the last two years.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Traditional treatment systems were not built to remove contaminants like PFAS at such a great scale.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
These engines are built for efficiency and reliability, with the ability to start quickly and maintain stable performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Concrete batch plants are usually built close to construction sites and make concrete through mixing cement with sand and gravel.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Pair guests up to form teams and start with pre-built houses to minimize hassle and mess.
—Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
Verb
During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Celtics made shots in bunches and built a double-digit lead on multiple occasions.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Windscale’s two piles had been hastily built during the British atomic bomb project.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Only 6,000 units are under construction or have been built, McOsker added.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Taylor has depended highly on her the last three seasons as Providence has built a strong program, winning sectional titles each of the last two years.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Traditional treatment systems were not built to remove contaminants like PFAS at such a great scale.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
These engines are built for efficiency and reliability, with the ability to start quickly and maintain stable performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Concrete batch plants are usually built close to construction sites and make concrete through mixing cement with sand and gravel.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built
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His silky ballads are uniformly thoughtful and well-constructed, but lack the pathos that would give them greater depth and dimension.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Roughly one in ten new US single-family homes is now constructed for renters, not homeowners.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Josh Brolin's Atlanta home includes this gourmet chef’s kitchen anchored by a large center island with ample storage, a casual seating area, and an eat-in dining space.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This vibrant yellow flower serves as the perfect ground covering for areas that get ample sun day to day.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The material below was assembled through reporting and a survey provided to Gonez.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Putting in the elbow grease can be more powerful than a flashy college degree or pedigree—and the former Goldman Sachs CEO said great careers are actually ripe for the picking if professionals seize the moment and work hard.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before then, Venus and Uranus are lighting up your local world and social life, making the first two weeks ripe for spontaneous adventure closer to home.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Paul and Mortensen had been under investigation by both the Draper City Police Department and West Jordan Police Department regarding a series of allegations each made that the other had acted violently during altercations in February, as well as an incident that took place in 2024.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Cunningham was 13-for-23 from the field, made all 14 of his free throw attempts and added five assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The first type is replete with hallucinations and delusions—voices, visions, grandiose beliefs, paranoia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Wahlberg plays a holy fool in Boogie Nights, our naïve but well-endowed guide through the heyday of theatrical pornography and its decline into something cheaper and tawdrier courtesy of the triumph of VHS.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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“Built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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