as in constructs
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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as in shapes
the type of body that a person has
has a slender build
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Recent Examples of builds
Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In the military, hands-on training is a critical development tool that builds skills and leadership.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adhering to protection laws with encryption, access controls and audits ensures compliance and builds trust.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Without spoiling too much, the movie builds to a cartoonish finale worthy of Looney Tunes auteur Frank Tashlin, with a public execution witnessed by the masses that wears its rhetoric on its sleeve.
—Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies.
—Chris O'Neill, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This approach builds expertise, confidence and adaptability, creating a skilled team and driving success for the company.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What if a competitor builds a store between you and your customer?
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Learning in groups allows for diverse perspectives and builds collaboration skills.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The new study by David Card, Jesse Rothstein, and Moises Yi indirectly builds on this story.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In the military, hands-on training is a critical development tool that builds skills and leadership.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adhering to protection laws with encryption, access controls and audits ensures compliance and builds trust.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Without spoiling too much, the movie builds to a cartoonish finale worthy of Looney Tunes auteur Frank Tashlin, with a public execution witnessed by the masses that wears its rhetoric on its sleeve.
—Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies.
—Chris O'Neill, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This approach builds expertise, confidence and adaptability, creating a skilled team and driving success for the company.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What if a competitor builds a store between you and your customer?
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Learning in groups allows for diverse perspectives and builds collaboration skills.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for builds
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Apple also assembles the majority of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks and other accessories in China (in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Zhengzhou), through its contract manufacturing partner, Foxconn.Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Its mission is helping solar scientists better understand the sun, whose magnetized material creates solar wind in the solar system.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Builds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builds. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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