as in to explain
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 construe
These Official Rules and the rights or obligations of Sponsor or any entrants in the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Oil’s perch at the top of the energy pyramid is the surest sign of change in energy usage ahead, and that shouldn’t be construed as an insult of oil.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The ruling was construed by some as granting personhood status to embryos and thereby jeopardizing the entire industry, which creates hundreds of thousands of embryos each year that are destined for the freezer or the trash.
—Ashley E. McGuire, National Review, 21 Feb. 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Oil’s perch at the top of the energy pyramid is the surest sign of change in energy usage ahead, and that shouldn’t be construed as an insult of oil.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The ruling was construed by some as granting personhood status to embryos and thereby jeopardizing the entire industry, which creates hundreds of thousands of embryos each year that are destined for the freezer or the trash.
—Ashley E. McGuire, National Review, 21 Feb. 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for construe
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Furious parents who preferred a school close to home over one that educates its students protested when Levy-David tried to explain her plan.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated to clarify that the U.S. Department of Education erroneously listed The University of Tulsa instead of the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa School of Medicine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Statesman sent a city spokesperson several questions to try to clarify the timeline.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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Overall Vital Considerations Of course, the example shown is a relatively simple one and was merely undertaken to quickly illustrate how this works.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Such collections illustrate the unique and tough-to-replicate advantages of manufacturing in the City of Angels.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The hope now for David Cassirer and his family is that the 9th Circuit will interpret the California law passed last year to take precedence over federal law.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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This happens because the brain interprets rejection—or even the fear of rejection—as a potential relational risk, activating survival mechanisms rather than connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Construe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construe. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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