as in patching (together)
to make or assemble roughly or hastily
the stranded hikers cobbled together a rickety shelter for the night
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throwing up
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By this point, Ashley is throwing up in a bucket and sweating bullets.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Pictures of the outing show Wilson throwing up a peace sign next to Batula, who kept a low profile in sunglasses and what appears to be a scarf wrapped around her head while inside the establishment.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Cobbling (together or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobbling%20%28together%20or%20up%29. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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