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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
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
From redefining power dynamics to the dismantling of personal traditions and structures, Pluto in Capricorn reshaped us all in profound ways.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other real estate investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Long and deep, House of Fifi Dubois (23 S. Chadbourne St.) fills an old commercial structure downtown.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
From redefining power dynamics to the dismantling of personal traditions and structures, Pluto in Capricorn reshaped us all in profound ways.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
By contrast, the prospect of citizenships and alliances—and perhaps conquests or crusades—structured around the opinions, beliefs, and subjective identities of ordinary people in times of peace would require a new (or very old) conception of empire.
—Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other real estate investments.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The filing outlines the company's growth strategy, focusing on brand building, online sales expansion, and global market penetration, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Former closets and bedroom walls, in the alley next to the building.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details ongoing legal proceedings related to construction costs of a new factory, with an appeal pending in the Ningbo Intermediate People’s Court.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Though the shoot location in the front of the loft by the windows is miraculously untouched, metal beams, doorframes, and trash bags of construction debris are piled high next to the door.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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From underdeveloped supply chains and limited access to funding to inconsistent regulatory frameworks, these challenges often stifle the growth of local designers.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The memorandum of understanding not only cancels the one-day strike, but also creates a framework for UMMAP 6730 and U-M Health's negotiating teams to reach a tentative agreement within the next two weeks.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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In addition to candidates, Sunnyvale voters also cast ballots on whether to allow the city to issue general obligation bonds of up to $290 million to construct a new public library.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Question 3: Part two of the city’s bond series included an ask to issue $170 million of debt to construct and renovate parks, build a new recreational facility and aquatic center, and renovate the i.d.e.a. Museum, among other projects.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Productivity & Content Creation Tests Our Mac testing isn't an exact copy of our Windows testing protocols, due to the differences in operating system, chip architecture, and software catalog.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Fur colour in the Arctic fox: genetic architecture and consequences for fitness Trend in Genetics.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Used in conjunction with items like an ultrasonic ranging module, joystick, and tilt switch, makers can build more complex mechanisms.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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As Halloween draws near, excitement builds for children eager to trick-or-treat.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aira Technologies, a cellular network infrastructure startup, has raised $14.5 million in Series B funding to further develop its generative AI platform and support more automation.Kerry Flynn, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Many parts of the IRA, such as expanding EV charger infrastructure, were in place to help the Detroit Three encourage EV adoption.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Steve Spence / National Geographic Tiny organisms called coral polyps come together in complex networks to form colonies that then make up even larger coral reefs.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In 1925, Chrysler bought the assets of the failing Maxwell Motor Co. to form his own company.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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