as in constructed
to form by putting together parts or materials
a cook who can confect a magnificent dinner from whatever ingredients are in the cupboards
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Recent Examples of confected
But in reality, the loop simply confected noise based on prescriptive analytics into a temporarily convincing form shaped to some strategic, synthetic engagement protocols.
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Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confected
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fabric is specifically constructed to be soft and stretchy for maximum comfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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But there’s also an accusation that a venue built for the 2012 Olympics lacks character and feels soulless compared to the club’s old home.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new batch will join nearly 8,300 other operational Starlink satellites up there, continuing to flesh out the biggest spacecraft network ever assembled.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two delivery men moved my couch into a different room in my home, and assembled the sofa.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Confected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confected. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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