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verb

ˈbild How to pronounce build (audio)
Definition of buildnext
as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit

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noun

as in physique
the type of body that a person has has a slender build

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Recent Examples of build
Verb
Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Pressure is building for standard definitions of stress, resilience and recovery speed, along with more clinical partnerships as regulators pay closer attention. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Noun
Its slim metal build includes automatic brightness safeguard defenses and native Picture-by-Picture side-by-side multitasking. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 With an athletic 5-foot 11-inch build, a dominating serve, and the support of the two wealthy Black physicians who sponsored her career, Gibson grew into a tennis powerhouse. — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for build
Recent Examples of Synonyms for build
  1. construct
  2. physique
  3. assemble
  4. shape
  5. make
  6. frame
  7. create
  8. form
Verb
  • Workers constructed a special tunnel to bring the larger ones into the building, in Midtown Manhattan.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Acting as the first line of defense, guardrails must be constructed to withstand today’s threats.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of construct
Noun
  • Some of the other presidents’ physical activities prompted some reflection on his own physique.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • They’ve been specially designed in sizes that acknowledge that the world includes people with different physiques, but where their faces would be, there’s a mirror.
    — Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of physique
Verb
  • The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • From residents racing to assemble exhibits on short notice to disputes over displays and sponsorships, the booths highlight the lengths volunteers have gone to ensure their states are represented at the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of assemble
Noun
  • In what was billed as a bullpen game, Barnes handled the final seven innings, leaving the varsity bullpen in fine shape for the Padres series.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Norway sat off during the second half, holding their 4-5-1 shape, and the Ivory Coast equaliser came about from a system switch and double sub.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of shape
Verb
  • Those changes to Florida’s ADAP in March would’ve dropped eligibility from making an annual household income at 400% of the poverty level — or about $63,800 for a one-person household — to 130% of the poverty level.
    — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of make
Noun
  • The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • While standard digital smart scales send a singular electrical signal up through your lower body, the Scale BodyScan sends current through both your hands and feet via the extendable bar, completing a circuit across your entire frame.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
Definition of frame
Verb
  • Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of create
Noun
  • As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • After several generations, those faster-growing cells produced more offspring and became increasingly common in the population, demonstrating a basic form of natural selection.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of form

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