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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
with a few inexpensive materials from a craft shop, we were able to fabricate our own holiday wreath
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
fabricated a daring plan to create an underground explosion that would take the enemy totally by surprise
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as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials
the house was essentially fabricated at the factory and then shipped to the site for assembly
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as in to lie
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
since he didn't have a good excuse for not having done his homework, he would have to fabricate one
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Recent Examples of fabricate
Jefferson County sheriff’s officials later said Heskett had fabricated the suspect and stabbed himself.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
An internal company investigation found that its COO had fabricated 2019 sales by $310 million.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, anyone with access to GenAI can fabricate hyperrealistic video, audio or images.
—Jason Crawforth, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In May, Gatlin was arrested on charges of defrauding her former employer, including fabricating fake invoices from vendors such as Jones and receiving kickbacks from them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
An internal company investigation found that its COO had fabricated 2019 sales by $310 million.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, anyone with access to GenAI can fabricate hyperrealistic video, audio or images.
—Jason Crawforth, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In May, Gatlin was arrested on charges of defrauding her former employer, including fabricating fake invoices from vendors such as Jones and receiving kickbacks from them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricate
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Flood warnings are in place, as rapid rainfall could produce flash and urban flooding and potential mudslides in elevated areas of Cuba, according to the NHC.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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This episode of The Sunday Story was produced by Andrew Mambo and Abby Wendle.—
September 28,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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The two quickly built a rapport, and Preservation began sending ‘Nandez beats, eventually inviting him to New Orleans to hang out while devising the project’s sonic core and predominant themes.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Prior to Leucippus, earlier scientist-philosophers had devised the concepts of elements as components of reality, and often looked to one component in particular as being the fundamental originator — or arche (ἀρχή) — of all the others.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The all-in-one jumpsuit is well-constructed and comfortable to wear for hours of play.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Joomra Trail Running Barefoot Shoes A tenet of barefoot shoes is that they are constructed with a wide toe box.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Another 26 percent said the best option lies between these choices.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The constitution vests states with the power over elections, so that is where the decision lies, Pence said.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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And like Firmerich, many of them continue to make things in their home country.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors described Sanaa Cunningham’s death as the result of a murder plot concocted by her father and stepmother, Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, following months of abuse and neglect.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Swartz concocted this massive blockbuster trade idea, which sends Brown to his hometown team, the Atlanta Hawks.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Elanco's move jumpstarts the OneHealth Innovation District, a partnership with Purdue to build an advanced science hub.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nationwide, the full recall affects approximately 58 million pounds of food products manufactured by Hillshire Brands between March 17 and September 26, 2025.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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An off-road military vehicle from Polaris, the MRZR is manufactured and engineered in Roseau and Wyoming, Minn.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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