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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Specifically, Sosa Cardona fabricated foreign law enforcement reports and other documents as false backup for his clients' asylum claims, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The most advanced semiconductors are largely fabricated in Taiwan and South Korea.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Prosecutors allege the two fabricated a burglary at their Finksburg, Maryland home.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2026
To give the works a veneer of legitimacy, the defendants fabricated detailed ownership histories, claiming the pieces had passed through private collections tied to the artists, or through galleries and corporate collections that no longer exist.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Others have been disputed or even fabricated.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
At the microscale, the team fabricated porous, sponge-like particles roughly 2 micrometres in diameter, significantly thinner than a human hair, and tuned their internal chemistry to maintain long-term stability in aqueous environments.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some of those numbers may be completely fabricated, while others may belong to real people whose caller ID information is being misused.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Specifically, Sosa Cardona fabricated foreign law enforcement reports and other documents as false backup for his clients' asylum claims, prosecutors said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The most advanced semiconductors are largely fabricated in Taiwan and South Korea.
—Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Prosecutors allege the two fabricated a burglary at their Finksburg, Maryland home.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2026
To give the works a veneer of legitimacy, the defendants fabricated detailed ownership histories, claiming the pieces had passed through private collections tied to the artists, or through galleries and corporate collections that no longer exist.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Others have been disputed or even fabricated.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
At the microscale, the team fabricated porous, sponge-like particles roughly 2 micrometres in diameter, significantly thinner than a human hair, and tuned their internal chemistry to maintain long-term stability in aqueous environments.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricated
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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
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New South Wales, replacing Spain and the German states as Britain’s source of wool, was drawn more closely into the British imperial network as an outlet for migrants and a market for investment capital and manufactured products.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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He is charged with one count of unlawful voting by aliens and one count of the procurement, casting, or tabulation of ballots that are known to be materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent under state law.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The complaint also alleged payroll fraud, claiming that fictitious employees were being issued paper checks that were delivered to museum insiders.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The game has already produced seven winners in 2026, including a rapid stretch in late April and early May when four jackpots were claimed in just four days, underscoring how quickly fortunes have turned this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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And while this year ultimately produced notable wins for healthcare policy, business organizations were also frustrated by legislators on that front as well, pointing to a bill that would have allowed for association health plans that died in the Appropriations Committee.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Their fragrances were always concocted around a storyline.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 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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Dishes are imaginatively constructed, packed with flavor, and beautifully presented.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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According to Page Six, the piece was not constructed from the actual veil, but was a smaller replica that was created by Dolce & Gabbana and gifted to the couple to display in their home.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The man spent a month in a Middle Eastern jail before proving that Brown lied.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Prosecutors revealed evidence that seemingly proved Alex repeatedly lied about his whereabouts on the day Maggie and Paul were killed.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Colbert also playfully mentioned a fictional appearance by Pope Leo XIV.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Employing a fictional slasher movie of yesteryear as the portal into a conversation about self and desire, this is heady, strange stuff, frustrating at times but captivating in both its confusion and its honesty.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fabricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricated. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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