as in to concoct
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she quickly devised a new scheme when the first one failed
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Recent Examples of devise
Bahrain fiercely guards its reputation for natural pearls, having banned the production of cultured versions in 1928, soon after they’d been devised by Kokichi Mikimoto.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Justice Department is devising its own means to target anyone who opposes the President’s immigration policies.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Unlike most mass shooters who expect to die during their attacks, an expert tells Fox News Digital that Robinson devised escape routes and left behind a detailed digital trail.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The life sciences sector is increasingly ambitious in its drug development activity, discovering and harnessing new molecules and devising more targeted therapies with implications for clinical trials and in-market safety monitoring.
—Aman Wasan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Justice Department is devising its own means to target anyone who opposes the President’s immigration policies.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Unlike most mass shooters who expect to die during their attacks, an expert tells Fox News Digital that Robinson devised escape routes and left behind a detailed digital trail.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The life sciences sector is increasingly ambitious in its drug development activity, discovering and harnessing new molecules and devising more targeted therapies with implications for clinical trials and in-market safety monitoring.
—Aman Wasan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devise
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Orbán has long sought to consolidate his power through concocting scapegoats for Hungary’s ills.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Synthetic dyes are generally made from petroleum and concocted in labs.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The two first met in 2009 while performing in 24 Hour Plays, an event in which actors and writers must invent and perform short plays or musicals in 24 hours.—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The cylindrical steam engine was invented in 1769.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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With a thoughtful use of color, Wezel constructs a visual world that feels both alienating and intensely sensorial, like a vivid dream uncomfortably close to reality.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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For instance, at least 10% of the project’s total units must be constructed as affordable units in the first phase of development.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devise. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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