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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
Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Many businesses rely on configure, price, quote (QPC) solutions within Salesforce to define credit bundles, unit rates, discount structures and special promotions.
—Griffin Parry, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Students will learn how to complete the FSF Case Study, which encompasses understanding the 2026 competition theme; how to select one’s discipline; how to conduct research; how to structure and draft one’s case study, and how to polish and submit one’s final work.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Similarly, since each community is different both in location and structure, what is reasonable in each situation must be taken into account.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Many businesses rely on configure, price, quote (QPC) solutions within Salesforce to define credit bundles, unit rates, discount structures and special promotions.
—Griffin Parry, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Verb
The straw is soft, but structured, and the shape holds up beautifully even after being stuffed into a beach bag or carry-on.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Students will learn how to complete the FSF Case Study, which encompasses understanding the 2026 competition theme; how to select one’s discipline; how to conduct research; how to structure and draft one’s case study, and how to polish and submit one’s final work.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
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The top of this scale would create buildings higher than anything that now exists outside the Loop and its immediate surroundings.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But residents now realize that more building in that area is a dangerous idea to them and their property.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Context The Trump Organization is investing heavily in Middle Eastern construction over the next decade, with major construction projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Archaeologists determined that the Anglo-Saxon cemetery, which predates the royal burial ground, contained 13 cremations and nine burials in 2000 ahead of construction of the Sutton Hoo visitor’s center.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Then there is brute-forcing fingerprint recognition using a framework called BrutePrint.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Yet outside this framework, sparks of resistance began to form.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The eye-catching chair comes in six stunning shades, including sage and cornflower blue, and is constructed with soft boucle fabric, a solid wood base, and a 360-degree swivel base to easily spin around and pivot from person to person when guests are over.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Water After constructing your melon pit, water the area thoroughly and deeply.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Built around 1913, the Shields House has a twin structure next door that mirrors its architecture.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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The borough's unique blend of historic architecture, diverse communities and cutting-edge culture creates an atmosphere impossible to replicate anywhere else in the city.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Not bringing in a veteran would be a serious disservice if the team is trying to build a sustainable winning culture.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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But Apple’s academy will be for small-to medium-sized businesses, according to Apple’s press release, not training workers or building infrastructure to produce iPhones the way it is done in China or India.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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However, even the U.S. faces trade-offs, including talent, infrastructure, and political bandwidth.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Her priorities as a council member would be to keep neighborhoods safe, improve roads and infrastructure, enhance city services, champion education and foster economic development.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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True Detective has been a bizarre adventure in serialization, the first season being one of the best detective stories put to television, and the others being a rollercoaster of quality culminating in the recent True Detective: Night Country, which formed some tenuous links to season 1.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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There’s nothing odd about that; prize money has long formed a part of the game, with the most successful teams earning the most money.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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