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to form by putting together parts or materials
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Recent Examples of built
Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
It's being built east of South Lincoln Memorial Drive and north of the Lake Express Ferry Terminal.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
As the executive producer of the in-the-round Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Walker built the largest theater subscription base in the country, hired countless Chicago actors and took many a busload of seniors back to the songs of their youth.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The Teddy Bear, velocipedes, and the Erector Set was first marketed in 1913, as a toy that could be put together as one thing, taken apart and built into something else.
—Dawn Mitchell, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Once these teams are aligned, a robust data infrastructure can be built, enabling the connection of physical machines with digital processes.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Canopies are those shelter-type structures built over parking lots and other areas of a property.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Pair guests up to form teams and start with pre-built houses to minimize hassle and mess.
—Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and cards below in both AMD and Nvidia’s field should be covered with this power supply for the pre-built crowd.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2021
The core set offers four clans with pre-built decks plus a selection of cards that can be used to customize toward specific playstyles.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
Tommy Bahama branding fills the coach with images of marlins and plant life and even has its own specially built alcohol holster.
—Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020
Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
—Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
Verb
As if the children of the Jews who have built so much of and in Chicago were merely an afterthought.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
It's being built east of South Lincoln Memorial Drive and north of the Lake Express Ferry Terminal.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
As the executive producer of the in-the-round Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Walker built the largest theater subscription base in the country, hired countless Chicago actors and took many a busload of seniors back to the songs of their youth.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The Teddy Bear, velocipedes, and the Erector Set was first marketed in 1913, as a toy that could be put together as one thing, taken apart and built into something else.
—Dawn Mitchell, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Once these teams are aligned, a robust data infrastructure can be built, enabling the connection of physical machines with digital processes.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Canopies are those shelter-type structures built over parking lots and other areas of a property.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built
Adjective
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This seems to work well enough, but details are only sharp around the center of the frame, with ample distortion at the edges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, what allows for that enviable dip is the combination of short hips and a high rib cage, which puts ample space between the two bones.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Once again, Schur has assembled a stellar cast of diverse characters, with crisp, whip-smart writing.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Today it is produced as a light wine with smooth, ripe tannins, floral violet notes and juicy berries.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Where to Store Pineapples Your uncut, ripe pineapple will stay fresh for up to 3 days sitting on the countertop.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The clip reemerged and made its rounds on social media.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Soto made it to the semifinal round of the Home Run Derby at Coors Field before being eliminated by former Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who went on to win his second straight Derby title.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Most places in the body where tumors originate are replete with nutrients: fats, amino acids, oxygen, metals—all the foodstuffs a rapidly growing cell needs.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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History is replete with examples of tariff wars that destroy international trade and punish—and impoverish—all combatants.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2024
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Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
2 July 2024
Adjective
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Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Think curvaceous ironwork, ticking striped fabrics, and lots of rattan.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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Back then, there was an influx of styles that looked as though they were designed to scale the moon, rendered in pale-hued foamy materials with curvaceous lines.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Built.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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