as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the first submarine must have seemed like a wild concoction at the time
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Recent Examples of concoction
An unmarked alley will lead you to Liquid Diet, a mad scientist’s lab of a bar specializing in unusual concoctions like a bell pepper martini ($18) that perfectly captures the raw vegetable’s savory kick.
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Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Customers can also create their own cookie concoctions by selecting the create-a-dozen option, available in-store only.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
My usual was their Charlie O’Chicken, a delicious concoction of chicken breast, asparagus, cheese, and their special sauce.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
This tasty concoction can be used as a dip or a sandwich spread topped with sliced tomato and lettuce.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Customers can also create their own cookie concoctions by selecting the create-a-dozen option, available in-store only.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
My usual was their Charlie O’Chicken, a delicious concoction of chicken breast, asparagus, cheese, and their special sauce.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
This tasty concoction can be used as a dip or a sandwich spread topped with sliced tomato and lettuce.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
Noun
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But he is also credited with the invention of a screw water pump — still used in power plants today — and a means of approximating pi, among many other things.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Financing the commercialization of innovations With all its scientific strengths, Europe’s central challenge is not invention but company-building at scale.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The crypto industry has long touted blockchain’s capacity for 24/7 trading, as well as a trading innovation known as perpetual futures.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hughes has more than 25 years of experience, including leadership roles, with the YMCA and has focused on supporting health and youth innovations, a museum news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The tower is a nod to five Black architects, trailblazers whose creations sometimes went unnoticed or overlooked.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Along with their sleek styles (no cheesy paisley patterns here), these cases are filled with extra pockets and compartments to ensure easy access to your favorite products and tools.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Among the Afipsky refinery's products are diesel fuels and natural gasoline that can be used to make jet fuel or petrol.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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