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noun

ˈbil-diŋ How to pronounce building (audio)
Definition of buildingnext
as in structure
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity English class will be in that big stone building over there

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verb

present participle of build
as in constructing
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 building
Noun
At least 2,400 people were arrested after rioters in cities across France on Saturday clashed with police, set cars on fire and stormed public buildings during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. — Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Its original residential use explains many of the details that have managed to survive to the present day, such as the wooden doors that can be seen in both the hotel’s main building and the adjoining restaurant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
The people that made that building a home for me are still there and will continue. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 That is a new discipline, and the businesses building it now will have a significant head start. — Derya Matras, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for building
Recent Examples of Synonyms for building
  1. structure
  2. constructing
  3. house
  4. assembling
  5. edifice
  6. making
  7. creating
  8. erecting
Noun
  • These structures provide the optical environment needed to generate the comb signals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Drama staged this structure in the process of fracturing.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of structure
Verb
  • Tearing down existing homes on land that is more than 6,000 square feet of the property and constructing multi-family units would produce a financial gap that makes the construction infeasible, according to the study.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Shout out to my little brother, who gifted me a New York Times Games subscription back in 2023 and began my journey to constructing.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of constructing
Noun
  • The resolution was introduced after revelations about Cornell’s handling of Jane Doe’s allegations that she was raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While Cam Bates returned a punt to the house against Memphis, Broncos returners have also muffed several punts this season.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • Ukraine has earned worldwide recognition for its cutting-edge drone industry, designing and assembling systems that have changed modern warfare.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Those aren't great odds, but as Dodgers fans kept reminding everyone while assembling their superteam, baseball is inherently random.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of assembling
Noun
  • The towering marble columns in the two-story lobby and the old-fashioned elevators with dials tracking the cars’ locations are but two of the many elements retained from the days when the edifice, built in 1911, was the Union National Bank.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Tea & Coffee Piazza was essentially architecture in miniature, translating the vocabulary of buildings into household objects that echoed the postmodern edifices it was so obviously bought for.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of edifice
Verb
  • Dogma25 is an initiative of recent Venice Golden Lion winner May el-Toukhy (Woman Unknown), who will be one of the five directors making films under its rules alongside directors Milad Alami, Annika Berg, Eklöf and Just.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of making
Verb
  • Bowman’s work is part of a growing trend that’s not just about introducing new dishes to the local food scene; creating a market for invasive species may also bring ecological benefits for the local environment.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • There is no one-size-fits-all approach to working capital, and taking the time to understand the tradeoffs can help businesses choose financing that supports sustainable growth rather than creating additional financial pressure.
    — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • The figures highlight the structural reliance of US tech on China, and the difficulties of erecting a materials and software firewall against Beijing.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The authority will be erecting acoustic barriers and will send alerts for blasting and other disruptions.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of erecting

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