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
Prosecutors have also alleged that while out on bond, Gilley discussed plans to flee the country and obtain a new identity, including inquiries about securing foreign identification and devising a plan to remove his GPS monitor.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
More than 50 years after Gödel’s theorem, cryptographers devised a radical new proof method in which unknowability played a very different role.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
Artificial intelligence might be the most transformative technology ever devised.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
In five separate experiments, the authors devised artificial foraging setups that contained cavities hidden beneath surfaces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
More than 50 years after Gödel’s theorem, cryptographers devised a radical new proof method in which unknowability played a very different role.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
Artificial intelligence might be the most transformative technology ever devised.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
In five separate experiments, the authors devised artificial foraging setups that contained cavities hidden beneath surfaces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devise
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And she’s spent a decade scaling her brand into an industry disrupter; Ellsworth began concocting prebiotic drinks in 2015, founding her business just one year later.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Cocktails are concocted by in-house mixologist, Waguinho, who also invites guests from the local mixology community to arrange tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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What to do nearby The sea around these parts is where legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The Moreno brothers, who grew up in Puebla, Mexico, did not invent birria or its deployment on tortillas gilded in beef fat.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devise. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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