as in inventions
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 concoctions
Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Whatever the weather, the new concoctions are worth trying.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Grated eggs This trend has taken TikTok and other social media platforms by storm recently, resulting in, depending on your outlook, the most craveable or eye-rolling of concoctions.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The worst are strange, nearly inedible concoctions that taste like chemicals.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Ichikawas are using their years climbing mountains and craggy cliffs all over the world to guide their signature concoctions.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Whatever the weather, the new concoctions are worth trying.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Grated eggs This trend has taken TikTok and other social media platforms by storm recently, resulting in, depending on your outlook, the most craveable or eye-rolling of concoctions.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The worst are strange, nearly inedible concoctions that taste like chemicals.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Ichikawas are using their years climbing mountains and craggy cliffs all over the world to guide their signature concoctions.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoctions
Noun
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Some adolescents may need therapy or other inventions from mental health professionals, says Skeer.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The note pointed out that Ukraine’s domestic drone industry developed the innovations with help from Western allies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Concoctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoctions. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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