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as in concocts
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
contrived abstract metal sculptures using old household utensils
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as in plots
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
the mischievous boys were always contriving and trying to pull the prank that would be the talk of the school
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as in negotiates
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
contrived a way of planning the surprise party without their catching on to it
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“Contrives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrives. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.
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