CONSTRUES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

construes

verb

present tense third-person singular of construe

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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 construes Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution. — ABC News, 1 May 2026 That said, its capacity to pass laws is constrained when the Guardian Council construes them as contradicting or conflicting with the constitution and religion. — Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026

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But the stock market is also known for volatility, which explains why some people shy away from investing in it.

— Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
George Bonanno, a psychologist at Columbia University, explains that many people who have intense symptoms initially—such as nightmares and flashbacks—won’t develop PTSD.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of explains

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The proposal clarifies that the city's contribution covers the actual costs of maintaining, operating, and managing the stadium.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
But the list clarifies that restrictions don’t apply to licensing, partnerships, and contract research services involving these technologies.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarifies

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Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The record illustrates how artists can combine music, video content, and direct engagement with listeners.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrates

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Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
For now, the work demonstrates a limited but automated connection between detecting an odor and recreating a corresponding scent elsewhere.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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Spring 2027 will offer complete looks of how Walsh interprets Rebecca Taylor’s codes for a new generation.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, his doctor interprets all the screaming about an alien presence in Thomas’ head as a garden-variety psychotic breakdown, and remands him to a more secure facility.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

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