CONSTRUED Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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as in interpreted

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verb

past tense of construe

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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Others construed it as some sort of message intentionally leaked from a team fed up with his approach or simply his lack of availability. — Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 The provisions of this act are to be liberally construed in favor of reproductive freedom and privacy and are intended to control over any other section of Idaho Code. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026 Both lines can be construed metatextually, like Dennis is admitting the Gang has come to the end of the road. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 If Porter signs elsewhere, the Cowboys would be eligible for a compensatory draft pick in 2028 — one AFC executive says that could be construed as, effectively, a pick swap to get 14 games of play from Porter. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Any discussion of taxes represents general information and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice. — Rob Edwards, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or health advice. — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026 Cliches were wielded like shields Tuesday, protecting against the imminent threat of social clips construed as bulletin board material. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 For instance, if those involved in the sponsorship/endorsement transactions schemed to distort their actual purpose, that type of activity could be construed as money laundering. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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Smith also explained what would happen if a legal challenge ultimately failed, including continuity arrangements with European partners and backup copies of Microsoft’s code held in Switzerland.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Longini explained that climate change is increasing mosquito populations and lengthening their active seasons, contributing to dengue’s spread globally.

— Alex DeLuca, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of explained

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The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The blockbuster ambitions are best illustrated by the production’s recruitment of Rambaldi.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrated

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The California Department of Education clarified that a waiver the district received only applies to the 80% staffing rule and does not extend the three-year spending deadline, meaning unexpended funds revert to the state.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Officials do not know what caused the chemical release, which the city clarified was not an explosion.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarified

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The researchers demonstrated that the direction could be switched by reversing the voltage polarity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
When growth pressures persist, corporate boards frequently turn to executive leadership changes to engineer a turnaround, as demonstrated by this week's executive shakeup at Swiss chocolate maker Lindt.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrated

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Some interpreted that as a purposeful nod to the audience that this wouldn't be a faithful retelling of the story.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
In both cases, the AI agents considered whether monitoring safeguards should be preserved but interpreted routine coding instructions as permission to weaken them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

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