concocted; concocting; concocts
1
: to prepare by combining raw materials
concoct a recipe
concocted a tropical fruit smoothie
concocter
noun
Synonyms
Examples of concoct in a Sentence
The drink was first concocted by a bartender in New York.
She concocted a stew from the leftovers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hall and Lloyd concocted a playful, potentially romantic spark between their characters that wasn’t originally on the page.
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Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
The duo concocted a plan involving false identities with elaborate backstories and decoy bank accounts, a wad of cash thrown out the window of a moving train, and a killing method that would leave both equally culpable for taking a life.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
Since then, people have concocted all sorts of wild theories about the horse's true purpose — some even believe its eyes didn’t start glowing red until after its creator had died.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
No one knows for sure who first concocted the theater’s recipe.
—Emily Cochrane Audra Melton, New York Times, 18 May 2024
The two of them then concoct a plan to encourage other wealthy elites to invest in his mines, and pocket the money.
—Kari Sonde, TIME, 14 May 2024
Terroir concocts a small but interesting menu at its mobile operation, with choices ranging from a dill burger (which people adore) to smoked sturgeon, vegetarian mushroom birria tacos and Idaho trout.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
In the backyard is a small barn where Jacobs concocts and woodsheds his melodies.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
The Soviets concocted a lie that lingers to this day.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
The duo concocted a plan involving false identities with elaborate backstories and decoy bank accounts, a wad of cash thrown out the window of a moving train, and a killing method that would leave both equally culpable for taking a life.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
Since then, people have concocted all sorts of wild theories about the horse's true purpose — some even believe its eyes didn’t start glowing red until after its creator had died.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
No one knows for sure who first concocted the theater’s recipe.
—Emily Cochrane Audra Melton, New York Times, 18 May 2024
The two of them then concoct a plan to encourage other wealthy elites to invest in his mines, and pocket the money.
—Kari Sonde, TIME, 14 May 2024
Terroir concocts a small but interesting menu at its mobile operation, with choices ranging from a dill burger (which people adore) to smoked sturgeon, vegetarian mushroom birria tacos and Idaho trout.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
In the backyard is a small barn where Jacobs concocts and woodsheds his melodies.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
The Soviets concocted a lie that lingers to this day.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Concoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concoct. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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