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verb

  • To use something as a foundation or basis for further development or improvement.

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Our research builds on decades of work showing that public opinion is strongly influenced by media consumption.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The study builds on years of work examining online conversations for clues about drug side effects.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

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  • expands upon
  • develops from
  • is the next chapter of
  • improves upon
  • levels up

Possible Antonyms

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  • ignores
  • replaces
  • starts from scratch
  • is a total reset
  • goes back to the drawing board

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