Synonyms of engineered

engineered 1 of 2

adjective

as in manipulated

Related Words

• manipulated
• designer
• manufactured
• adulterated
• concocted
• fabricated
• doctored
• juggled
• fudged
• process
• cultured
• tampered (with)
• forged
• unauthentic
• mimic
• synthetic
• simulated
• fraudulent
• misleading
• deceptive
• imitation
• counterfeit
• faux
• mock
• phony
• substitute
• artificial
• dummy
• ersatz
• pretend
• pseudo
• imitative
• affected
• bogus
• sham
• fake
• feigned
• factitious
• man-made
• spurious
• false
• brummagem
• pinchbeck

Dissimilar Words

• real
• natural
• genuine
• true
• legitimate
• bona fide
• authentic
• valuable
• pure
• quality
• premium
• unadulterated

engineered

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verb

past tense of engineer

as in negotiated

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care

the mayor engineered an agreement to have a major league team play in our city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiated
• arranged
• manipulated
• plotted
• managed
• masterminded
• contrived
• maneuvered
• framed
• finessed
• concluded
• machinated
• wangled
• finagled
• concocted
• schemed
• conducted
• hammered out
• concerted
• worked out
• directed
• handled
• hatched
• connived
• brewed
• intrigued
• cooked (up)
• angled (for)
• commanded
• compassed
• gerrymandered
• captained
• quarterbacked
• ran

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• butchered
• mangled
• bungled
• blew
• botched
• fumbled
• mishandled
• messed (up)
• muffed
• gummed (up)
• flubbed
• bobbled
• loused up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engineered

Adjective

Without much public debate or planning, these semi-engineered levees took on a critical and unintended role. — Farshid Vahedifard, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025

Verb

The Asus Vivobook 16 is engineered to handle heavy multitasking, document processing, and media streaming with effortless reliability. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Yup, the bike will be manufactured in China even though it's designed and engineered in its home country, Spain. — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

These layers were engineered to create electronic energy levels that strengthen interactions between light and matter. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

It was engineered by Josephine Nyounai with help from Jimmy Keeley. — Nick Fountain, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Each lockable box has a hydraulic system engineered for smooth daily operation and a roomy interior that provides ample storage for your patio cushions, gardening gear, toys, or outdoor entertaining essentials. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Some allege that the government has engineered fuel shortages to make an agreement unavoidable, others go further, accusing moderates of staging a coup. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

More than just thirst quenchers, functional beverages are engineered to deliver a wellness punch with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, probiotics and enzymes for gut health and adaptogens for mood support. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Davis Warren threw for 310 yards and one touchdown in his debut for the Cardinal and engineered the game-winning drive after Hawaii had scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to turn a 23-7 deficit into a 27-23 lead. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026