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noun

ˈstrək-chər How to pronounce structure (audio)
Definition of structurenext
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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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structure

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verb

as in to construct

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Recent Examples of structure
Noun
The ban prohibits most outdoor fires, including those for trash disposal, yard debris, land clearing, bonfires, and campfires not contained in structures such as fire rings. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 At the University of Jyväskylä, Aalto’s brick buildings and landscaped campus demonstrate how architecture can shape an entire learning environment rather than a single structure. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
As Kay and Downs told IndieWire, HBO itself saw the upstart TV creators as unpolished talent with a quick ear for dialogue and a sharp eye for detail, but with no idea of how to structure a season of TV. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 July 2026 To address the economic barriers associated with traditional nuclear construction, Valar Atomics plans to structure its architecture for factory mass production. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for structure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structure
  1. building
  2. construction
  3. framework
  4. construct
  5. architecture
  6. build
  7. infrastructure
  8. form
Noun
  • As the man building rings and providing backdrops with the event names on them for big press conferences, he is often trusted with sensitive information long before it is announced.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Police were called to the Clay County Election Board offices in Liberty Tuesday morning after a county commission candidate got into an argument with someone outside the building.
    — Nathan Pilling July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of building
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  • As joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1873 to 1918, Budapest was one of the liveliest, most cultured, and prosperous cities in Europe; that golden era saw the construction of grand boulevards and numerous splendid buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Although denim can be quite rigid for travel or long in-office days, Quince’s options happen to be uniquely stretchy and soft, with premium construction that rivals brands triple the price.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of construction
Noun
  • Under the framework, individual project task statements will set the technical scope, funding, deliverables, and schedule for specific activities.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Right now, America has some of the world’s best innovators building the next generation of financial infrastructure onchain, yet for years they’ve been forced to navigate a regulatory framework defined more by lawsuits than legislation.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of framework
Verb
  • By land, the trip is possible for only a few weeks each winter, when the swampy tundra freezes hard enough to construct a temporary road.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • Crocker, one of the Big Four, proposed hiring them to construct the railroad but faced pushback.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of construct
Noun
  • The essence of the park’s design focuses on preserving wetlands and adding visually low-impact architecture, according to Brown.
    — Noah Daly July 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026
  • Pickard Chilton, a Connecticut architecture studio, is designing the space.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of architecture
Verb
  • It’s been less than a year since Georgia Power’s regulator said the utility could double the size of its power grid and build new power plants, solar arrays and battery storage because of all the data centers slated to come here.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • The demand for memory chips in the data centers being built to power AI is causing a shortage and sending prices skyrocketing.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of build
Noun
  • An OpenAI autonomous agent went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence (AI) startup’s infrastructure, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
  • The real-time infrastructure is built and in daily commercial use.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of infrastructure
Verb
  • There's often a line forming at Tony's even before opening, with waits for a table typically lasting at least an hour.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Here were the observations form the first practice in Oxnard.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
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“Structure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/structure. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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