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designs

  • plural
    of design.
    design
    verb (used with object)
    to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of.
  • present tense form
    of design (3rd person singular).
    design
    verb (used with object)
    to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of.

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Rather than producing wings perfectly suited to one purpose, evolution can favor designs that balance several competing needs.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

But successful designs have become more seriously contemplated only in recent years as electric motors and high-performance batteries have advanced.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

That means Broadcom, which designs Google’s custom tensor-processing-unit chips, could see a boost.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

The new model, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, is a small city runabout with retro styling which harks back to one of the company's most famous designs.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

We expect great things from men who have made such a noble stand against the designs of their fellow-men to enslave them.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson