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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Several individuals allegedly fabricated their identities in an effort to circumvent the immigration system, the Justice Department said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The result is a giant inflatable structure, fabricated by Air Toiles Concept, a company out of Plougoumelen, in Brittany, that makes blow-up trophies for sporting events like Indian Premier cricket and the FIFA Arab Cup.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Any reference that couldn’t be found databases like PubMed, Crossref, OpenAlex and Google Scholar was considered not fab and instead fabricated.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Davis has countersued for $20 million, alleging Rossel fabricated the claims and attempted to extort him.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
The callers claim victims have missed jury duty or are connected to a criminal case – real or fabricated – and demand payment, often in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 May 2026
While authors and historians have suggested the story was fabricated to cover up the couple’s volatile relationship, the white lynch mob that gathered within hours from across Central Florida prompted an exodus of many of Groveland’s Black families, with many never to return.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Once stakeholders begin assuming that every image, video, or statement could be fabricated, institutional trust weakens across the board.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Verb
Using cheap consumable materials costing only a few tens of euros per piece, the panels can be custom-fabricated to fit specific environments rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Several individuals allegedly fabricated their identities in an effort to circumvent the immigration system, the Justice Department said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The result is a giant inflatable structure, fabricated by Air Toiles Concept, a company out of Plougoumelen, in Brittany, that makes blow-up trophies for sporting events like Indian Premier cricket and the FIFA Arab Cup.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Any reference that couldn’t be found databases like PubMed, Crossref, OpenAlex and Google Scholar was considered not fab and instead fabricated.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Davis has countersued for $20 million, alleging Rossel fabricated the claims and attempted to extort him.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
The callers claim victims have missed jury duty or are connected to a criminal case – real or fabricated – and demand payment, often in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 May 2026
While authors and historians have suggested the story was fabricated to cover up the couple’s volatile relationship, the white lynch mob that gathered within hours from across Central Florida prompted an exodus of many of Groveland’s Black families, with many never to return.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Once stakeholders begin assuming that every image, video, or statement could be fabricated, institutional trust weakens across the board.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricated
Adjective
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There are hundreds more that were killed by manufactured car bombs and roadside bombs in the war in Iraq that were manufactured in Iran.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
24 May 2026
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Through this, researchers are mimicking natural structures, such as bird nests and bone minerals, to create ultra-strong manufactured materials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The protagonist, William Jones, born in a fictitious Caribbean nation, wades through the weight of colonial education that does not prepare him adequately for his migration to the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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The TikTok and YouTube star, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, began streaming in 2020 playing video games but went viral after a fictitious outburst about his struggle to get chips on a night out.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Dec. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Kahlid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzi Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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Following a 44-point outing against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 2, Edwards produced 11 points in 31 minutes of action in a rematch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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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
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Dementia awareness, Hmong New Year among the themes Walk through the main entrance, and you'll be greeted by a friendly woolly mammoth constructed from clear packing tape; a white, fluffy tree; and bright red mushrooms.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The ramekin is constructed with premium stoneware and finished with a glossy glaze that guarantees even heat distribution and retention while resisting scratching, fading, and chipping.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Then blatantly lied and covered it up.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Everyone then discovered that the politician had lied about the source of his campaign donations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Dec. 2025
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This coming year, ATX TV Festival will be taking viewers back to the fictional town of Dillon, where Friday Night Lights first enamored hearts on screen 20 years ago.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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The fictional wedding of the century falls into chaos in the teaser trailer for A24's upcoming film The Drama.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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But in the spirit of America, Peacock made sure to check and recheck their votes to accurately reflect what its viewers want to see.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Hefei province's early stakes in EV maker Nio and chipmaker CXMT made the city a poster child for government venture investing.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fabricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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