construing

present participle of construe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for construing
Verb
  • Shapiro even alluded to that fact when explaining his optimism that a deal will get done.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Establishing how that golden age came about is easier than explaining the years of scarcity that followed.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This now four-game winless run has been clarifying for the progress of the Maresca project.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The bill would update several pieces of language in existing law, clarifying requirements such as metal bars on doors and windows, adding sufficient interior lighting and authorizing law enforcement to access dealers’ security systems during an active investigation.
    Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • On January 7, the National Sleep Foundation released data illustrating how crucial sleep is for work performance.
    Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There’s been more pushback to the expiration of several smaller districts Daley established around Midway Airport, illustrating why winding down TIFs can be tough for mayors to pull off politically.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This firsthand experience brought Formula E’s cutting-edge technology and strategic depth into sharp focus, demonstrating why the series is one of the most exciting racing championships in the world.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to providing data analysis, AI assists in interpreting campaign results, delivering actionable insights that help fuel confident decision-making and stronger outcomes for client partners.
    Manuel Machado, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Physicians' expertise remains indispensable in interpreting AI findings within the broader clinical context.
    Paul Kovalenko, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Simpler disclosures would replace a pile of documents (with lots of signatures and things to keep track of) with much less paper or pixels, thus simplifying and reducing the cost of transactions.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their goals mostly involve deregulation, from keeping a hands off approach to crypto currency to simplifying Pentagon procurement regulations.
    William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Construing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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