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as in manufactured
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as in fictitious
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as in produced
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
with a few inexpensive materials from a craft shop, we were able to fabricate our own holiday wreath
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as in concocted
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
fabricated a daring plan to create an underground explosion that would take the enemy totally by surprise
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as in constructed
to form by putting together parts or materials
the house was essentially fabricated at the factory and then shipped to the site for assembly
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as in lied
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
since he didn't have a good excuse for not having done his homework, he would have to fabricate one
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Recent Examples of fabricated
Tucker Reals, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Suhail Kwatra, 43, who has been known around the region for outfitting socialites, has turned around his criminal complaint out of Boston Municipal Court — claiming that the $400,000 scam at the Pru Saks was fabricated.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The prosecution used this claim to suggest Andrea may have fabricated her defense after watching the episode.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s not necessarily a negative — plenty of beloved reality TV moments are somewhat fabricated.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had fabricated the story and urged other nations not to react to it.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
The lawsuit alleges deputies fabricated a reason for the stop and forcibly removed the man from his car without probable cause.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
If all goes to plan, replacement panels will be fabricated Tuesday by a firm in Boulder.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
His credentials were fabricated, the crew was unprepared, and countless warnings to wait until spring went ignored.
—Charlie Sosnick, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025
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The center dismissed the reports as fabricated and misleading and said Soltani, who was arrested on January 8 during the height of the protests, had been charged with assembly and collusion against national internal security, as well as engaging in propaganda activities against the system.
—Tucker Reals, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Suhail Kwatra, 43, who has been known around the region for outfitting socialites, has turned around his criminal complaint out of Boston Municipal Court — claiming that the $400,000 scam at the Pru Saks was fabricated.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The prosecution used this claim to suggest Andrea may have fabricated her defense after watching the episode.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s not necessarily a negative — plenty of beloved reality TV moments are somewhat fabricated.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had fabricated the story and urged other nations not to react to it.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
The lawsuit alleges deputies fabricated a reason for the stop and forcibly removed the man from his car without probable cause.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
If all goes to plan, replacement panels will be fabricated Tuesday by a firm in Boulder.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
His credentials were fabricated, the crew was unprepared, and countless warnings to wait until spring went ignored.
—Charlie Sosnick, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricated
Adjective
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It is expected to explore the use of homes that are built using pre-manufactured sections instead of completely from scratch on site.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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With a bit of creativity and planning, stock cabinets (also known as pre-manufactured cabinets) can serve as the foundation for personalized storage throughout a house—even in the basement.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who’s survived to 2026 knows the upper class’ fictitious fantasies still carry real, wretched consequences for the rest of us, but Season 4 plays out those ongoing scenarios to the nth degree, while condensing them into an appreciable narrative arc.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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The series, which premiered on Netflix at the end of 2024, tells the story of the Buendía family over multiple generations and is set in the fictitious town of Macondo, Colombia, which the family founded.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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In 1998, Forté released his debut solo album Poly Sci, which was produced by Jean.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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McMillan has produced 154 more yards and the same amount of touchdowns (7) in roughly half the time that Legette has played over the past two years.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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In exchange for not being charged with a DUI, the family’s lawyer concocted a deal in which Skakel was sent to the controversial Élan School in Maine in an effort to correct his unruly behavior.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report concocted this trade idea that sees the Lakers land and shore up both their frontcourt and backcourt, the Dallas Mavericks duo of former All-Star Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The wide-leg pants in this matching set are high-waisted with an elastic drawstring waistband for comfort, and are constructed with two side pockets for storage.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
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Every politician who has ever lied or who lies today will be nothing but a mere amateur when compared to the present occupant of the White House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration officials have suggested that Powell either lied about changes to the building or altered plans in ways that are inconsistent with those approved by planning commissions.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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As the voice of Rumi, Ejae performed the lead vocals of all the songs for HUNTR/X, the movie's fictional k-pop girl group that moonlights as demon hunters who protect the world from soul-sucking monsters.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the fictional story of the Shakespeare family, their family tragedy leads Shakespeare to write Hamlet.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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They’re also made without a center seam for a smooth look, and the length hits right above the ankle for warmth that still works with every pair of shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fabricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricated. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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