as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the first submarine must have seemed like a wild concoction at the time
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Recent Examples of concoction
A little more than two months after her diagnosis, the vaccine concoction from Germany arrived back in New York.
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Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Since this concoction involves yogurt, it can be enjoyed guilt-free in the morning or as a midday snack.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Flipping the Script on Nachos Cook's latest concoction was born out of a collaboration with The Laughing Cow, as part of a promotion of the brand's new Dill Pickle Flavor Spreadable Cheese Wedges.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
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Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Since this concoction involves yogurt, it can be enjoyed guilt-free in the morning or as a midday snack.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Flipping the Script on Nachos Cook's latest concoction was born out of a collaboration with The Laughing Cow, as part of a promotion of the brand's new Dill Pickle Flavor Spreadable Cheese Wedges.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
Noun
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The former is right up the alley of fans of supernatural thrillers, while the latter pulls back the curtain on the invention of reality TV.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The incident inspired the invention of the throat guard that became an essential piece of a catcher’s mask.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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In response, much of the conversation about education has focused on skills, knowledge, and innovation.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While Abu Dhabi had joined OPEC in 1967, the full United Arab Emirates has been a member since its creation as a sovereign nation in 1971.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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On homelessness, McCann took ownership of the city’s current strategy, citing the creation of the Homeless Outreach Team, the opening of a transitional shelter called the Chula Vista Village at Otay and the encampment ban as products of his leadership.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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