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as in producing
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 devising
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 constructing
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 lying
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 fabricating
No one is suggesting the network is fabricating numbers.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
As the writer and director of The Station Agent (2003) and The Visitor (2008), Tom McCarthy had a successful behind-the-scenes career before taking on the role of Scott Templeton, season 5's fabricating reporter.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Trevino faces a charge of capital murder while attempting to commit robbery and also faces a charge of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair, according to Tarrant County Jail records.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Ilia Romanchenko is charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, possession of an instrument of crime and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, according to online court records.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The result could resemble TSMC, with the company fabricating quantum chips for firms that submit a design and pay the cost.
—ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
Artists will spend 7–10 days fabricating the work in the studio.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026
Raleigh Iron Works Between midtown and downtown, a historic steel-fabricating site has been transformed into a vibrant, mixed-use hub at Raleigh Iron Works.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The men, both dual Chinese and British nationals, had denied the accusations, while the Chinese embassy in London has accused Britain of fabricating the charges against them.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
As the writer and director of The Station Agent (2003) and The Visitor (2008), Tom McCarthy had a successful behind-the-scenes career before taking on the role of Scott Templeton, season 5's fabricating reporter.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Trevino faces a charge of capital murder while attempting to commit robbery and also faces a charge of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair, according to Tarrant County Jail records.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Ilia Romanchenko is charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, possession of an instrument of crime and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, according to online court records.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The result could resemble TSMC, with the company fabricating quantum chips for firms that submit a design and pay the cost.
—ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
Artists will spend 7–10 days fabricating the work in the studio.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026
Raleigh Iron Works Between midtown and downtown, a historic steel-fabricating site has been transformed into a vibrant, mixed-use hub at Raleigh Iron Works.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The men, both dual Chinese and British nationals, had denied the accusations, while the Chinese embassy in London has accused Britain of fabricating the charges against them.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricating
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Kia will build Seltoses with three gasoline engines producing 149, 180 and 193 horsepower.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Denver will soon be part of celebrating the history of the United States by producing some of the semiquincentennial coins to be released into circulation next year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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Some other way of devising AI might be required.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Working with industry qubits Imec’s genius is not in devising a new kind of qubit but in using one that’s the easiest to scale.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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Yet, in 1911, another group of engineers suggested harnessing the force of the stream by constructing a 20-foot hydroelectric dam at Rush Creek and channeling the river overflow through the mountain via a half-mile-long tunnel.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Similarly, when your salespeople are constructing proposals and contracts, engineers can serve in a go-between capacity, ensuring that your services are optimized for a true win-win arrangement.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Investigators found Fite lying next to a gas pump with a gunshot wound to the head, Faherty said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Speaking to local media at the time, Allman denied the ads were his, accusing his opponent of lying and suggesting evidence submitted to regulators had been faked.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Eldest daughter Maleighna, 19, said having their wishes granted would honor her mother's legacy of making everything special for her family.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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Christian Daniels has been charged with making threats against the President over several days, and with sending threats across state lines.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Dec. 2025
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The preview also shows West concocting his Sunday Service before delving down his own rabbit hole.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in a high-stakes environment like the postseason, with opposing lineups concocting ultra-focused game plans, those quick shifts on the mound can be the difference between crucial wins and brutal losses.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Zero has started building its first aircraft factory in North Carolina, betting that an unconventional airplane design can reshape commercial aviation while bringing thousands of jobs to the state.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Conway prides himself on hearing from the people and building trust between politicians and Maryland communities.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Penmetsa said Monarch would have benefited from transitioning away from manufacturing sooner rather than later.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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To validate the design, the researchers first simulated and experimentally verified the acoustic metasurface's performance before manufacturing it with a 3D printer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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“Fabricating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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