as in to concoct
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she quickly devised a new scheme when the first one failed
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The brand this year also devised a bold new trophy for the Louis Vuitton Cup winner that is literally centuries ahead of the staid 19th-century America’s Cup.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
After a decade in the works, researchers at University of California, Los Angeles, have successfully devised a way to produce cement with 98% less CO2 emissions than traditional methods.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
But Gen Zers have devised novel ways to test recruiters’ patience.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
But devising plans is easier than implementing them.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
After a decade in the works, researchers at University of California, Los Angeles, have successfully devised a way to produce cement with 98% less CO2 emissions than traditional methods.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
But Gen Zers have devised novel ways to test recruiters’ patience.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
But devising plans is easier than implementing them.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devise. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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