as in to devise
to perform, make, or do without preparation
we can clap together a repair on the tire that should last until we get home
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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 -
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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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
Verb
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Alaa tries to follow the curriculum, but without reliable internet or other supplies, she is often forced to improvise.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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The hunter improvised a sleeping bag using a mylar rescue blanket and tarp, rescuers said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Daniels faked a handoff to Leshon Williams (64 yards, 10 carries) then hit Henderson on a sideline route.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Will Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell fake an Irish accent postgame?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Clap (together or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clap%20%28together%20or%20up%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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