BUILT Synonyms: 189 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of built

as in stacked

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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

Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins. — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019 The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated. — Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019 But Iran, which not only built way stations along the route but has spent millions over the last five years renovating Shiite shrines in the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf, also took credit. — New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019

Verb

It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 The CoreHMC system built by Captive Devices plugs directly into Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, letting performers and crews capture, review and tweak facial performance in real time on set. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 The disclosure, furnished by the nonprofit group Whistleblower Aid, claimed that the Postal Service built its Federal Ballot Mail Portal under an unrealistic timetable, failed to test it adequately, and could delay large ballot mailings. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026 Founded in 1994 by Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro, and rooted in Spitalfields, AllSaints built its reputation on leather, music and a recognizable London type. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Viral moments are celebrated, but trust is built through showing up consistently. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The foundation of cooperation has been built steadily, if slowly, over time. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 These Tigers once seemed built to win in Tarik Skubal’s final year of team control. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The Honda Accord is a well-rounded midsize sedan that's a great choice for drivers who want a roomy and affordable new car that's built to last. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for built

Adjective

Each lockable box has a hydraulic system engineered for smooth daily operation and a roomy interior that provides ample storage for your patio cushions, gardening gear, toys, or outdoor entertaining essentials.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
There was ample evidence that football caused concussion and that concussion had serious consequences.

— Emily Harrison, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ample

Verb

Azalea Group The Palmares’ Golf Course Palmares, which Frank Pennick originally designed, was constructed in 1974 as a conventional 18-hole members' golf club until having a major makeover in 2011.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Since that initial commitment, ATALCO has expanded its alumina production capabilities and constructed a pilot facility for primary gallium production at the Louisiana refinery.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of constructed

Adjective

Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
It can be made year-round, substituting in whatever fruit is available, ripe and delicious.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ripe

Verb

Engineers have assembled a prototype air-cooling rig to test the passive safety systems.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
High prices, closed factories Anderson said from January to July this year, there were about 689,000 vehicles assembled in Canada.

— Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of assembled

Adjective

Now, the same parking presentation is far more pedestrian, replete with lackluster daily drivers—save for one.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
Our beloved trio of true crime-solving podcasters must now navigate their way through the home of the cozy murder mystery, replete with a whole new collection of suspicious and particularly English-eccentric characters.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of replete

Adjective

Wahlberg plays a holy fool in Boogie Nights, our naïve but well-endowed guide through the heyday of theatrical pornography and its decline into something cheaper and tawdrier courtesy of the triumph of VHS.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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