as in to devise
to perform, make, or do without preparation
we can clap together a repair on the tire that should last until we get home
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For instance, in 2020, Hendon’s lab helped devise a mathematical model for brewing the perfect cup of espresso, over and over, while minimizing waste.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026 -
The Oak Park community united earlier this month to devise a plan to address public health in the absence of the hospital.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tank weighing down the back of Kyle Nicolson’s truck holds a mixture of water, nutrients and fertilizer concocted through years of tinkering, first by his grandfather, then his dad, his uncle and his cousins.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Authorities believe Simko met one of the suspects at a cannabis festival in Ann Arbor, where the suspects reportedly concocted a plan to set up a fake business deal and steal what officials said was upwards of 50 pounds of marijuana.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The breakthrough came when Tash resurfaced months-old recordings of the two casually improvising at the piano.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Indeed, before an August 2025 show at Los Angeles’ Lodge Room, the IVTet convened at Parker’s home studio to rehearse for two days, to return to the act of improvising together.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kennard faked a shot and whipped a pass back to James.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors accused Saladino of faking an invoice to boost revenues and earnings, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.—
Luca Casiraghi,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Clap (together or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clap%20%28together%20or%20up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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