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
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Ferrari said the fire is complex because the building is a freezer constructed with insulated materials.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The seven-story office building, constructed to look exactly like a Longaberger Basket (just REALLY BIG), has been a novelty along Route 16, and now the current owners have put it on the market.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The newer centers built to power AI are far larger than their original counterparts and require immense amounts of water and energy.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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After settling along India’s west coast, many Parsis built their lives as merchants in bustling ports.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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But Fort Worth Fire has assembled a team of elite firefighters trained to respond quickly in situations where maneuverability is key.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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On the Criterion Channel, known for showcasing classics and discoveries from around the world, Two Prosecutors will be accompanied by The Trial, a 2018 documentary that Loznitsa assembled from footage of a 1930 Stalinist show trial.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Confected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confected. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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