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to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
trying to concoct an explanation for how the lamp got broken by itself
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Recent Examples of concocted
Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors and defense attorneys were scheduled to begin opening arguments on whether the death of a 7-year-old girl in February 2017 was a medical tragedy or the result of a murder plot concocted by her father — a former Phoenix police detective — and his Australian wife.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Synthetic dyes are generally made from petroleum and concocted in labs.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
To solve this problem, materials scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have concocted a new sunscreen recipe that spares the ocean’s vital microorganisms.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Meyer’s comments come after the NCAA disciplined Michigan last week following its investigation into an elaborate sign-stealing scheme concocted by former staffer Connor Stalions.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The pandemic-era lows for home-loan troubles were, in many ways, artificially concocted by generous help for distressed borrowers.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Perhaps this is the easiest iteration of chicken parm ever concocted.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2025
The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, may well have died from mercury in an immortality potion concocted by his alchemists.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Swartz concocted this massive blockbuster trade idea, which sends Brown to his hometown team, the Atlanta Hawks.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors and defense attorneys were scheduled to begin opening arguments on whether the death of a 7-year-old girl in February 2017 was a medical tragedy or the result of a murder plot concocted by her father — a former Phoenix police detective — and his Australian wife.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Synthetic dyes are generally made from petroleum and concocted in labs.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
To solve this problem, materials scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have concocted a new sunscreen recipe that spares the ocean’s vital microorganisms.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Meyer’s comments come after the NCAA disciplined Michigan last week following its investigation into an elaborate sign-stealing scheme concocted by former staffer Connor Stalions.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The pandemic-era lows for home-loan troubles were, in many ways, artificially concocted by generous help for distressed borrowers.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Perhaps this is the easiest iteration of chicken parm ever concocted.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2025
The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, may well have died from mercury in an immortality potion concocted by his alchemists.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concocted
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The master bedroom is drenched in Dulux Heritage’s Biscuit Beige for maximum warmth, and the bed was crafted by a local joiner before being painted by William Sutherland, one of the estate’s members, using folkloric stencils devised by resident designer, Bethany Evans.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Martínez, however, theorizes that Cleopatra may have devised a secret alternative plan for her burial with Antony so that the Romans would not find their bodies.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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The contestants come out wearing their final looks, and Michael Kors says that everyone’s collections were thoughtful and well-constructed, and then the judging begins.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Let’s bulldoze the obstacle course the insurance companies constructed and create federal guardrails to protect patients over needless denials.—
Dr. Nicholas Cozzi,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Scheming currently appears to be mostly limited to contrived test scenarios.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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In luxury, these partnerships need to be much more subtle than contrived campaigns that crowbar the celebrity into every tweet and social post.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Free Press began publishing before the telegraph was invented.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Then, more gunfire-like sounds ripped through the line once again, followed by more labored breathing from the caller as the dispatcher tried to rally more resources.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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In its determination to make its point, Joni’s Jazz is a labor of love that still feels a little labored.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sabrina Burke, a real estate agent-turned-TV personality and content creator, is going viral for her unusual addition to spaghetti and meat sauce — canned cranberry sauce.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Local shelters might also accept donations of fresh and canned foods, particularly during the holiday season.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The assumed likelihood is that jobs are on the line for both head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier -- and also that star receiver Tyreek Hill could be traded during the season if things go south.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Getting confronted with gruesome, horrific imagery has, unfortunately, become an assumed risk when logging onto social media.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The movie tackles grief in an unrealistic yet still moving way, with some jokes thrown in the mix.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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That may feel unrealistic to most analysts.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Concocted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concocted. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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