as in devised
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
the marketing department is trying to think up better ways to pitch our product to younger consumers
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Ken Goldberg, a University of California, Berkeley professor, devised a novel solution to bridge this gap.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Einstein’s theory of relativity is one of the most mind-bending theories ever devised.—
Don Lincoln,
Big Think,
29 Aug. 2025
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To solve this problem, materials scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have concocted a new sunscreen recipe that spares the ocean’s vital microorganisms.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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On paper, Dallas has the tools to do just that, but NBA insider Zach Buckley, of Bleacher Report, has concocted a trade proposal that sees the Mavericks strengthen their forward position.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fabric is specifically constructed to be soft and stretchy for maximum comfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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And long before movie night was a thing, Mesoamericans apparently invented popcorn, too.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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During his doctoral work at MIT with Stephen Buchwald, Liu invented new catalysts that allowed complex molecules to be built from simple building blocks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The phone box has an important connection to its location, as the man who designed the K2 model of classic British phone boxes, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, drew inspiration from the Dulwich Picture Gallery's mausoleum when creating its unique shape.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Thought (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thought%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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