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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the only structure on the island is an old Spanish fort—or what's left of it
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as in construction
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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as in framework
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the basic structure of all those tract houses is the same: basically, a box
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as in to construct
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Recent Examples of structure
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 July 2025
The wind swaths largely followed major transportation corridors, including I-35, US-183, and FM 969, highlighting just how widespread and structured the damage path was.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Adam Aleksic, People.com, 14 July 2025
Despite the structures standing for thousands of years, archaeologists are still working to learn how the ancient Egyptians or Mayans were able to build with such precision and ingenuity.
—Irene Wright
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Many new tax breaks in the bill — on auto loans, tips and overtime pay, and for older Americans — are structured as tax deductions.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 July 2025
The wind swaths largely followed major transportation corridors, including I-35, US-183, and FM 969, highlighting just how widespread and structured the damage path was.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
Some words are censored, while others are popularized through online memes and trends, meaning that the very structure underlying social media is responsible for rerouting our language in real time.
—Adam Aleksic, People.com, 14 July 2025
Despite the structures standing for thousands of years, archaeologists are still working to learn how the ancient Egyptians or Mayans were able to build with such precision and ingenuity.
—Irene Wright
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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Mosaic’s plan includes 22 boat trailer parking spaces on the side of the building.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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The building is pet friendly and August 25 is the application deadline.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This trend complicates efforts to address the country's housing shortage, with Turner & Townsend forecasting construction inflation to remain above target into 2026.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Legends has worked with SDSU as well, partnering with JMI Sports to help oversee design construction, naming rights, premium seating and founding partners at Snapdragon Stadium.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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But there’s no framework for any kind of parallel discussion about the fears or the safety of Muslim New Yorkers.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Advertisement Use a structured approach Leveraging a framework can ease your nerves and improve the effectiveness of your toast.—
Matt Abrahams,
Time,
12 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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Available in 17 colors and in sizes up to a men’s 16, these flip-flops are constructed with squishy yoga mat footbeds that provide arch support and prevent foot fatigue while walking for long periods of time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Genre, in this sense, is not unlike choreography or architecture.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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While Nvidia’s new NVLink Fusion will allow non-Nvidia CPUs and GPUs to participate in the Nvidia rack-scale architecture, hardware vendors and hyperscalers will continue to seek an open fabric alternative to an ecosystem controlled by a single firm.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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For instance, social connection lifts our mood and benefits health overall — and friends can hold people accountable when building new, healthy habits.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Teens benefit most from opportunities that blend rigorous academics or real-world work, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on projects — experiences that build skills and confidence long after college applications are done.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Direct, voluntary funding of green infrastructure through conspicuous conservation.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Ecuador was set to host the men’s Copa América in 2024, but the federation pulled out the year prior, citing security and infrastructure concerns.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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In the aftermath of the storm, a division began to form between National Weather Service forecasters and some Texas officials who felt that their weather reports did not accurately predict the catastrophic power of the storm.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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The future of the Carlsbad Village theater has been uncertain for some time, and a local group formed several years ago to pursue its preservation.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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