build
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Synonyms & Antonyms for build
Synonyms: Verb
assemble, confect, construct, erect, fabricate, make, make up, piece, put up, raise, rear, set up
Synonyms: Noun
constitution, figure, form, frame, habit, physique, shape
Antonyms: Verb
demount, disassemble, dismantle, dismember, knock down, strike, take down, tear down
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Examples of build in a Sentence
Verb
The bridge was built in the 1890s. The planes were built in Germany. The organization helps build houses for poor families. A family of birds has built a nest on our roof. She started building a fire in the fireplace. He built a model airplane from a kit. You will need permission to build on your property. They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry. scientists building theories about how the universe began At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime.Noun
He is strong and muscular in build. a man of average build
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
His candid dismissal of the recent rumours linking him with a move to the USA will come as a relief to his squad who will look to build on their success this year. — SI.com, "Phil Neville Dismisses Rumours Linking Him to USA Women's Manager Job," 3 Sep. 2019 In concert, Latino-America Unida lived up to its early potential and suggested an enticing future, should these musicians decide to build on this performance. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Jazz Fest review: A new band makes history and lights up festival’s finale," 2 Sep. 2019 One of the players in Howard County to keep a close eye on is Parris, who appears primed to build on her seven-goal, five-assist sophomore season. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "2019 Baltimore-area girls soccer players to watch," 2 Sep. 2019 Glenn McClary, 53, enlisted his entire family, including his nephew on vacation from Ecuador, to build sandbags at Mala Compra Park on Saturday. — NBC News, "Ahead of Dorian, Florida county decimated by past hurricanes prepares for worst," 1 Sep. 2019 But much will hinge on the spread scheme Kingsbury is cooking up, built on shotgun snaps. — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Arizona Cardinals rookie QB Kyler Murray an NFL X-factor with lofty expectations," 1 Sep. 2019 Our incredible Airbnb hosts actually built us a beautiful arbor to get married under, and cut up tons of tree stumps to place mason jar candles on top of, lining the path. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, "Country Singer Rachel Reinert Marries Fiancé Caleb Crosby at Tennessee Treehouse," 1 Sep. 2019 The Twins have another month to build on their record. — Dana Gauruder, Twin Cities, "Twins break home run record with 268, but Tigers end their winning streak," 31 Aug. 2019 From a story on the stabbing of Kelso Cochrane in 1959 to another on the experience of riding a lazy river in a Spanish resort, the collection builds on Smith’s observational wit and ability to use fiction to comment on real-life events. — Annabel Gutterman, Time, "The 42 Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2019," 30 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Niners need them in 2019 because the build-up has been underwhelming. 3. — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, "Kurtenbach: What Jerick McKinnon’s injury setback really means for the 49ers," 28 Aug. 2019 Much of the excitement and the build-up that surrounds the idea of attending Afropunk is being able to experience and observe that art of dressing. — Teen Vogue, "31 Stylish People at AfroPunk 2019 on What Punk Means To Them," 26 Aug. 2019 The challenge for many players will be to balance the build-up and big-game excitement with paying attention to the details and little things that often decide games. — Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "UF Dan Mullen embraces big stage during Gators’ Week 0 clash with Miami," 19 Aug. 2019 This is an even slower build, a story of friendship growing into love. — Ellen Morton, chicagotribune.com, "A summer reading list for fans of ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’," 2 Aug. 2019 This is an even slower build, a story of friendship growing into love. — Ellen Morton, Washington Post, "A summer reading list for fans of ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’," 23 July 2019 But the planet doesn’t have time for that kind of slow-and-steady build. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "Sustainability Is the Most Pressing Issue Facing Fashion—And It’s Only Getting Harder," 18 July 2019 Bryan is a product build analyst at Humana Inc. and an Iraq war army veteran with the 101st Airborne Division. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, "Farmhouse-style Fisherville ranch boasts outdoor space and pool that will make you swoon," 3 July 2019 For Jason Aldean, those awards have been the result of a slow, steady build of which Milwaukee has been a key part, with regular Summerfest visits across the past 15 years. — Erik Ernst, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Summerfest 2019: Jason Aldean hits the country-rock sweet spot in energetic show," 28 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'build.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.