as in devised
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 Synonyms for concocted
Verb
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Before the Frazier and Foreman fight was devised, former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of the title.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Price controls don’t work, whether they’re devised domestically or imported from abroad.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from Murphy and Davidson, Palmer does exactly what is expected from her, and Longoria also survives with dignity intact after being handed a contrived role that no actor could make credible; give her an ‘A ‘ for effort.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Some update accounts have started to post photoshopped emails that fabricate invitations to an anniversary collaboration with Spotify and Apple Music in a contrived effort to drive up streams on her latest album, Something Beautiful.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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Elizabeth Olsen found inspiration for her role in The Assessment from a book that was based on a real-life group of people who believe aliens invented modern technology.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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As history tells it, hot chicken was invented by African American entrepreneur Thornton Prince, who founded Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack in the 1940s.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Recorded from his hospital room and played in St. Peter's Square during the nightly recitation of the Rosary, the 88-year-old pope's voice—soft, labored, and marked by heavy breathing—was both moving and sobering.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the film overstays its welcome, with an artificial quality evident in both the labored dialogue and the aggressively fake mid-century production design of the motel the trio eventually settles at.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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It’s also looked to highlight its growing business selling household staples such as paper towels, cleaning supplies, bottled drinks and canned food.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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The addition further bolsters Dunkin’s alcohol selection, which includes seasonal beers and canned cocktails.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Each company cited an assumed expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, established as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2020 and later extended through 2025, as part of its calculations.—
Nathan Ansell,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the report, the $25,000 contribution is attributed to Centurion American Development Group, an assumed name of Centurion American Custom Homes Inc., according to records found on the Texas Secretary of State’s website.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Social media can create unrealistic expectations for what early-career earners can afford, says Allocca.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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Write this in a way that makes the transformation feel achievable and exciting without being unrealistic.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sasaki is expected to face hitters for three simulated innings on Friday at Dodger Stadium, then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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King stayed back in San Diego during the Padres’ road trip after the All-Star break and threw a simulated game against minor-league hitters at Petco Park on July 28.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Concocted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concocted. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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