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as in devising
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he managed to construct a theory that fits all the facts
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as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of constructing
To overcome these limitations, researchers propose constructing a continuous field of local reference frames guided by surface geometry and keypoints.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Soft robotics, a subfield of robotics that says robots can be squishy, focuses on constructing robots from highly flexible, deformable materials and systems.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
To further its cause, the institute is constructing a new headquarters, on Westville Street in Dorchester.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The company is one of the few door manufacturers whose products carry a health products declaration, which allows customers to qualify for LEED or WELL building credits when constructing environmentally responsible facilities.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In the South China Sea, Xi told President Obama that China would not militarize the Spratly Islands, yet soon after began constructing runways, installing radar systems and deploying missiles, culminating in a full-scale military buildup.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
That work is to include constructing two buildings — restrooms and a boathouse offering boat rental and concessions.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The city’s proposal includes constructing the stadium, new offices and infrastructure improvements, including street and utility upgrades.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Stearns has generally placed a higher premium on defense up the middle when constructing rosters.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Soft robotics, a subfield of robotics that says robots can be squishy, focuses on constructing robots from highly flexible, deformable materials and systems.
—New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
To further its cause, the institute is constructing a new headquarters, on Westville Street in Dorchester.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The company is one of the few door manufacturers whose products carry a health products declaration, which allows customers to qualify for LEED or WELL building credits when constructing environmentally responsible facilities.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In the South China Sea, Xi told President Obama that China would not militarize the Spratly Islands, yet soon after began constructing runways, installing radar systems and deploying missiles, culminating in a full-scale military buildup.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
That work is to include constructing two buildings — restrooms and a boathouse offering boat rental and concessions.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
The city’s proposal includes constructing the stadium, new offices and infrastructure improvements, including street and utility upgrades.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Stearns has generally placed a higher premium on defense up the middle when constructing rosters.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constructing
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The Fed traditionally steers clear of political whims when devising monetary policy in part to maintain credibility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was a period when literary critics had real power and were devising new ways of reading—focused on the fluidity of language and the instability of textual meaning—that reshaped the humanities and social sciences.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether or not Perkins is recalled, Cobb said, the PAC hopes to continue building political momentum among their neighbors, and that city leaders keep paying attention.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration will combine creative vision with access to capital and a long-term strategy for building cinematic worlds that extend across formats and audiences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, workers illegally pocketed between $20,000 and more than $41,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans from a massive federal COVID-19 pandemic relief effort – some by concocting companies that didn't exist to pocket federal assistance funds.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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As Gyllenhaal begins concocting her third directorial feature, could Curtis be part of the picture?—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Double-A manager Chad Epperson will take over as interim third base coach and WooSox hitting coach Collin Hetzler has been elevated to the big league staff, but beyond that Breslow said more additions will be made and that Tracy will have a voice in assembling his new staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closing these gaps often requires assembling small and fragmented parcels over time.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s the kind of thing Cook’s Apple was good at inventing—reasons to stick around in Apple’s ecosystem once you’d already been drawn in.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The first is inventing yourself.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Today’s battle may be over erecting a stop sign.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a rare break from federally suspect gambling promotion, Drake has announced his return to music by erecting a giant ice sculpture in a Toronto car park.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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In early March, engineers from the Armaments Center began designing, explosive pressing, housing manufacturing and integrating the warhead to be used on a low-cost and expendable one-way attack drone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a way, Tim Cook's superpower was always taking the innovation in Cupertino and orchestrating the external forces to bring it to life, through perfecting the supply chain and designing supplier relationships as chief operating officer, and eventually practicing international diplomacy as CEO.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Constructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constructing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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