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
In recent years, the property has undergone a refresh, with local architect and interior designer Pietro Castagna devising a homey yet modern aesthetic in wilful contrast to the opulent features and intricate façades of the region’s other lakeside villas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Of course, the idea of a king was foremost in the minds of those who fought the American Revolution and devised the founding document.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Surely, the administration should be able to devise a plan for potential political change in Iran.
—Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Conrad and Dial showed still images to the others at the jail, and devised a plan of capture should the man return.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Of course, the idea of a king was foremost in the minds of those who fought the American Revolution and devised the founding document.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Surely, the administration should be able to devise a plan for potential political change in Iran.
—Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Conrad and Dial showed still images to the others at the jail, and devised a plan of capture should the man return.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devise
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As Gyllenhaal begins concocting her third directorial feature, could Curtis be part of the picture?—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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For years, people have debated who really invented the telephone.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Papa was a director who practically invented gorgeous, lush musicals.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the closing seconds of the third, Odens Massillon came away with a steal, then fed a pass to Brown for a layup as the Bulldogs constructed a slim 45-41 lead entering the final quarter.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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After much discussion, the consensus was to believe in the team as it had been constructed.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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