variants
also clapt (together or up)
as in devised
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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Verb
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In 1983, Bennett and Brassard devised a new quantum approach to private communication.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026 -
The problem is, this is just the most powerful tool that’s ever been devised.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wholesome content, but entirely concocted.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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An epoxy compound is concocted to replace discs between vertebrae and other cartilaginous elements, so the animal returns to its original dimensions and structure.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Absent adequate living conditions, many workers improvised, illegally occupying areas outside the city and building themselves shelter with whatever materials were available.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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All of the dialogue is improvised, even the rant of a school teacher toward the beginning.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Along with making the sequel, a documentary crew will be filming the entire behind-the-scenes process and the relationship between Cynthie and her co-star Jack Turner-Jones, who are actually rivals but also faked a romance during the press trail of the first movie thirteen years ago.—
Haruka Iwasaki,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Slovenian star faked a shot from the left wing, forcing Knicks forward OG Anunoby into a shot-blocking position, before firing a fadeaway 3-pointer while falling into the courtside crowd as the shot clock hit zero.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Clapped (together or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clapped%20%28together%20or%20up%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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