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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
To address this, the team used flexible 2D materials and a modular integration approach, fabricating 2D circuits on CMOS substrates and connecting them via high-density monolithic interconnections.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
In May, Gatlin was arrested on charges of defrauding her former employer, including fabricating fake invoices from vendors such as Jones and receiving kickbacks from them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Israel has denied that any famine is taking place, accusing the IPC of fabricating data and changing its criteria to fabricate a narrative.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump repeatedly denied that the encounter had taken place and accused Carroll of fabricating it to help sell her book.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The president accused McEntarfer and the BLS of fabricating jobs numbers to make Democrats look better, particularly before the 2024 election.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Echard consistently denied that intercourse had happened, saying their contact was limited to oral sex, and accused Owens of fabricating medical documents and manipulating pregnancy evidence.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Then adjust your wording to reflect those requirements, without fabricating experience, to improve your chances of passing automated screening.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Nearly a decade after a man was convicted of killing a Tennessee nursing student, the defense is asking a judge for a new trial, citing a key witness’ admission over fabricating testimony.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
In May, Gatlin was arrested on charges of defrauding her former employer, including fabricating fake invoices from vendors such as Jones and receiving kickbacks from them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Israel has denied that any famine is taking place, accusing the IPC of fabricating data and changing its criteria to fabricate a narrative.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump repeatedly denied that the encounter had taken place and accused Carroll of fabricating it to help sell her book.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The president accused McEntarfer and the BLS of fabricating jobs numbers to make Democrats look better, particularly before the 2024 election.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Echard consistently denied that intercourse had happened, saying their contact was limited to oral sex, and accused Owens of fabricating medical documents and manipulating pregnancy evidence.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Then adjust your wording to reflect those requirements, without fabricating experience, to improve your chances of passing automated screening.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Nearly a decade after a man was convicted of killing a Tennessee nursing student, the defense is asking a judge for a new trial, citing a key witness’ admission over fabricating testimony.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricating
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Despite Cameroon being an oil-producing country that is experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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My husband was producing a TV series when our son was born, and he was gone for at least 12 hours a day.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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For OpenAI especially, devising new revenue streams is crucial.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The two quickly built a rapport, and Preservation began sending ‘Nandez beats, eventually inviting him to New Orleans to hang out while devising the project’s sonic core and predominant themes.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Who will pay for constructing new pipelines, retiring current ones and cleaning attendant hazardous waste?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alongside using the corpses to create furniture for his house, Ed also began constructing a skin suit of a woman made from human remains of at least 15 women, per A&E.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kitty’s brother, Milton, insisted until his death earlier this year that his nephews were lying about the abuse.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bozsik was different; an always available, deep-lying midfielder when that was new.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Orbán has long sought to consolidate his power through concocting scapegoats for Hungary’s ills.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Not only is the kitchen fully on display but a separate alcove is given over to his highly technical lab, a play space dedicated to fermentation, aging, preserving and otherwise concocting.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The second challenge is building trust with her new staff.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Similarly impressive, the LSST camera has a massive focal plane that can cover an area of the sky 45 times larger than the full moon with every exposure, building an ever-expanding record of a universe in motion.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rather than mimicking the human form, the robot is engineered to perform efficiently on manufacturing floors, from machine tending to material transport, addressing real-world automation challenges.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Producing new versions of these vaccines requires not only manufacturing but also rigorous clinical testing to confirm their safety and effectiveness.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fabricating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricating. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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