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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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Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The structure will eventually be converted to a tribal cultural and education center.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
It's structured and yet not quite military, nice and broad lapels, proud shoulders.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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This analysis allows a company to compare its compensation structure to similar companies in the market.
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Harris rarely talks about antitrust, or industrial policy, or trade, or the larger idea that the government should actively structure the market economy.
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The 129-room, Michelin Key property is housed within a foundation that was once the T.B. Rayl Co. department store and Singer Sewing Machine Company building.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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In central Israel on Saturday, a strike fired from Lebanon hit a building in the predominantly Israeli Arab town of Tira, injuring 11 people, according to the Magen David Adom emergency service.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Before Casey temporarily worked as a part-time consultant for the company, it was tied to several San Jose and Bay Area projects that have come under scrutiny, including the construction of Silvery Towers.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions.Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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Organizations that implement a clear decision-making framework outlining the who, what, when and why of decisions are better equipped to avoid delays and make decisions that stick.Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The vacuum’s body is constructed from a refillable ballpoint pen and a small rotating fan, with suction generated by a four-volt vibration motor.Andrea Lewis, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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This eco-friendly build-your-own playset lets kids—with their parents help—construct a multi-level dwelling, complete with drawbridge and trap door.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Rather, the underlying architecture can prove any activity.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As long as Musk owns the site, its architecture will favor his political allies.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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By the end of the first quarter, Stanford built a 22-point lead.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Biking to Chouinard’s home, Caldwell quickly realized how many of the original houses in Jackson had been scraped to build mansions.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Alone, the tax would fund freeways (40.5%), bus transit and bus rapid transit (33.5%), and major roadways and regional transportation infrastructure (22.5%).Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Benson hopes to listen to his constituents, support the police and prioritize infrastructure.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Higher-end down comforters and inserts have baffle boxes, a grid-like layer of one-inch-high fabric walls that slip between and are stitched to top and bottom layers, forming square chambers.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Throughout Harris' campaign, a number of different groups have formed to mobilize support for the vice president including Black Men for Harris, Survivors for Harris, and White Dudes for Harris.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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