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adjective

Definition of builtnext
as in stacked

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built

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verb

past tense of build
as in constructed
to form by putting together parts or materials he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit

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Recent Examples of built
Adjective
Pair guests up to form teams and start with pre-built houses to minimize hassle and mess. — Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022 The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built
  1. ample
  2. assembled
  3. ripe
  4. made
  5. replete
  6. shapely
  7. well-endowed
  8. curvaceous
Adjective
  • And there’s ample deck and balcony space for taking in the fresh air.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Again, what allows for that enviable dip is the combination of short hips and a high rib cage, which puts ample space between the two bones.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of ample
Verb
  • Just two episodes into his new podcast, Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom has already assembled quite a roster of high-profile guests who oppose transgender rights.
    — Abby Monteil, Them, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The products are then fully assembled in a factory in Illinois.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of assembled
Adjective
  • Once ripe, they can be consumed in various dishes, like salads and guacamole, or on their own.
    — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The table above suggests that the conditions are ripe for another price crash, albeit perhaps a fender-bender.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of ripe
Verb
  • While significant progress has been made, more than 40% of the lands within the Wildlife Corridor remain unprotected and vulnerable to development.
    — Haley Busch, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But longtime close watchers of Epstein and his legal ordeal made the case in a series of posts on X that such a list may never emerge.
    — Chad de Guzman, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of made
Adjective
  • The post is replete with myths and false transphobic stereotypes, particularly revolving around the narratives that gender and biology are inextricable and that trans women are dangerous.
    — Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The newswires are replete with anecdotal arguments about why the markets will or won’t rebound from President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tariffs.
    — Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of replete
Adjective
  • The 11 Best Headboards of 2024 for Every Bedroom Style In the primary bath, matching the Roman shade fabric to the wallpaper creates a continuous flow that emphasizes the voluminous feeling; the octagonal side table provides shapely interest.
    — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Look to design super star, Ilse Crawford, for this shapely oak option.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
Definition of shapely
Adjective
  • Colleges that are less well-endowed might have fewer proxies that strain their financial aid budget, but still should use individualized proxies to meet their institutional needs.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Unfortunately, as anyone else who is well-endowed can likely attest, one-pieces seldom do the girls justice.
    — Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2024
Definition of well-endowed
Adjective
  • The lower half of the vehicle features a sculptural shape that calls to the mind the curvaceous C3, with prominent air intakes up front and an even larger diffuser in the back.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Embracing fluidity and organic forms, sculptural Bianco Real Portuguese limestone tables and curvaceous shelving reflect L’Objet’s signature balance of nature and artistry, complemented by terrazzo flooring.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of curvaceous

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