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as in adapting
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashioning
On two occasions, a Spanish player remained on the floor after being strongly dispossessed, with Uruguay fashioning chances for Nunez, reintroduced to the starting line-up as Bielsa’s only change after the Cape Verde draw.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Michaels wanted to capture the excitement of a Halloween carnival with the Vintage Spirits collection, fashioning each piece in the collection after retro Halloween decorations.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Their political motivations led them down bizarre and fantastical paths, with some even fashioning themselves as the true victims of Norvell’s attack.
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Aram Goudsouzian,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.
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Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
Kennedy died in October and the team was playing for her all season, ending it with a second consecutive state title while fashioning a 24-6 record.
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Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
For anyone interested in fashioning their own house merch, Clough recommends using free design programs like Canva to create graphics.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
Blackwell was outraged that Stallone was fashioning himself into a style rebel by breaking tradition and showing up collar open, with no bow tie.
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Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Beyond fashioning stunning décor, Joseon court painters were tasked with recording major events.
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Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
Michaels wanted to capture the excitement of a Halloween carnival with the Vintage Spirits collection, fashioning each piece in the collection after retro Halloween decorations.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Their political motivations led them down bizarre and fantastical paths, with some even fashioning themselves as the true victims of Norvell’s attack.
—
Aram Goudsouzian,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.
—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
Kennedy died in October and the team was playing for her all season, ending it with a second consecutive state title while fashioning a 24-6 record.
—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
For anyone interested in fashioning their own house merch, Clough recommends using free design programs like Canva to create graphics.
—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
Blackwell was outraged that Stallone was fashioning himself into a style rebel by breaking tradition and showing up collar open, with no bow tie.
—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Beyond fashioning stunning décor, Joseon court painters were tasked with recording major events.
—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioning
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Bateman agreed, acknowledging the pressure that comes with adapting a fan-favorite novel.
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The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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Adamala’s team fiddled with their cellular brew, switching genes in and out and adjusting concentrations of various molecules, to get the crucial information-carrying and protein-making genetic systems to jibe.
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Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman both tagged and advanced on the sequence, putting runners on second and third for Suzuki.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA.
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Vice president of communications Erin Kaplan says the classic innerspring mattress delivered temperature-regulating, body-conforming comfort for her as a side sleeper.
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