jerry-build

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jerry-build
Verb
  • Not only does that put United beyond the 6,000-game mark, Opta and the English National Football Archive’s stance throws up a few quirky conundrums.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Cash allocations rise, as investors wait for that volatility to throw up investing opportunities.
    Felix Salmon, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Thailand and Myanmar were struck by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake last week, and the countries are currently rebuilding after the tragic event.
    Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand: ditch Musk Protests against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk took place across the country over the weekend and are spreading globally.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • These spaces must be retrofitted or repositioned to meet new market trends and sustainability targets.
    Ali Hoss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Vehicles produced before then but still in Tesla’s possession will be retrofitted before delivery.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Everything seemed fair game to be pulled apart and reassembled, though not necessarily in its original order.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Again, be sure the components are dry before reassembling the feeder.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Crews will reconstruct the road and replace water mains and storm water sewers.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Her forthcoming book reconstructs the administrative history of the Sheppard-Towner Act.
    Made by History, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During that visit, Trump called for the U.S. to take over and redevelop the Gaza Strip, and relocate roughly 2 million Palestinians to neighboring Arab countries.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The move came partly in response to pressure from recreation groups that had been shut out of plans to redevelop Fiesta Island, finalized in 2021, as well as plans to revamp the bay’s northeast corner near De Anza Cove, approved a year ago.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Fulham were also well organised and had clearly devised a specific game-plan to deal with Salah.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • White House officials repeatedly tried to suggest that the change in policy was a premeditated strategy devised to secure favorable deals.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Jerry-build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerry-build. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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