as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution
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Recent Examples of construed
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
However, the views and opinions expressed by individual faculty, staff, or students are solely their own and should not be construed as reflecting the official stance of Howard University.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
This means revenue from its sale could be construed as money laundering from a federal perspective.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to deny, impair, or otherwise adversely affect the right to vote of any person registered to vote under the law of any State or political subdivision.
—JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
Administration officials have defended the approval as one they were legally required to make and should not be construed as an endorsement of the drug.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
In the ruling, the court explained that the context of the song’s release during a rap battle is essential to understanding whether Lamar intended for the assertions in his song to be construed as true.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The $10 million transfer could jeopardize the foundation’s nonprofit status because it could be construed as lobbying under IRS regulations.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That means when there is a cap on how long a college athlete can play, develop skills and earn money, that cap could be construed as price-fixing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
However, the views and opinions expressed by individual faculty, staff, or students are solely their own and should not be construed as reflecting the official stance of Howard University.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
This means revenue from its sale could be construed as money laundering from a federal perspective.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to deny, impair, or otherwise adversely affect the right to vote of any person registered to vote under the law of any State or political subdivision.
—JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
Administration officials have defended the approval as one they were legally required to make and should not be construed as an endorsement of the drug.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
In the ruling, the court explained that the context of the song’s release during a rap battle is essential to understanding whether Lamar intended for the assertions in his song to be construed as true.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The $10 million transfer could jeopardize the foundation’s nonprofit status because it could be construed as lobbying under IRS regulations.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construed
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The network was about to hire The Daily Show host when a producer Kimmel worked with on the '90s game show Win Ben Stein's Money suggested that the head of the network watch video of him, Kimmel explained Wednesday on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Newcastle are level with Everton in big chances created and, as my colleague Chris Waugh explained, have struggled with generating quality opportunities.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The picture book is both written and illustrated by Knightley, 40, who tells a whimsical story about a young girl that wishes her new baby sister would be carried away by birds.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those statements, which emphasized the teams’ conversations with officials in both states, illustrated that locations in Missouri and Kansas were still in the mix months after both states approved sweeping incentives packages to secure them.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Turning to the audience, Martin quickly clarified that Wayward itself is not a heavy watch despite its serious subject matter.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a text message, Jones clarified that Peoples is on the advisory board for Southside Community Garden, which Jones founded.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Storms like Beryl and Milton demonstrated extreme transformations, with Milton jumping 90 mph in one phase alone.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The move will significantly advance AIG’s portfolio growth in general insurance, a facet which, under Zaffino’s leadership, has demonstrated consistent growth.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Baesakul symbolized the interconnection of humans and nature through an interlaced motif interpreted as leather lacing or metal hardware and applied to contemporary shapes that take cues from the Eiffel Tower’s silhouette, the curve of a capybara’s back or even the form of Baesakul’s pet corgi.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kirk supported Black rights under the Civil Rights Act but criticized the fact that the law was later interpreted to protect the LGBTQ community, Visconti said.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Construed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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