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as in to produce
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 to devise
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 to construct
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 to lie
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 fabricate
The state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Brand Jimenez also fabricated a stay of deportation order and provided it to one of his victims as proof that the victim would not be deported, officials said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Brand Jimenez also fabricated a stay of deportation order and provided it to one of his victims as proof that the victim would not be deported, which was not true, officials said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
News of the settlements emerged after the Jackson estate brought an arbitration claim that accused one of the men involved of fabricating earlier allegations while trying to secure an additional $213 million in a new settlement with the estate.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Brand Jimenez also fabricated a stay of deportation order and provided it to one of his victims as proof that the victim would not be deported, officials said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Brand Jimenez also fabricated a stay of deportation order and provided it to one of his victims as proof that the victim would not be deported, which was not true, officials said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
News of the settlements emerged after the Jackson estate brought an arbitration claim that accused one of the men involved of fabricating earlier allegations while trying to secure an additional $213 million in a new settlement with the estate.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricate
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On the bright side, the Eta Aquarid's are known to produce the occasional fireball, which could easily pierce the veil of moonlight cast by the lunar disk.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Westin also produced an RBI single, while Augustana recruit JT Iles came through with a two-run double for the Thunderbolts (9-11), who with the win retained the Zabrocki Cup — the traveling trophy for the rivalry.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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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
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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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Scientific papers are filled with acronyms — some little more than strings of letters, others carefully constructed to form recognizable words, like GANDALF (Gas AND Absorption Line Fitting) and MIAOW (Minimum Inertia Adaptive Optics Widget).—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Our everyday lives present unlimited opportunities to construct justice and liberation in our food system and otherwise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Controversial finish of the weekend, though, came at Anfield, where Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz chose to ruthlessly lob Liverpool’s Freddie Woodman, despite the goalkeeper lying injured and prostrate on the ground.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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David Gallos’s scenic design showcases a modest but welcoming home where Bertha’s biscuits bake in the oven, a box of dominoes lies tucked on a side table, and warm coffee heats on the stove.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Where things have felt vague, clarity makes a noticeable difference.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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States can also make an independent decision not to allow the sale of a product in their state.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
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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Sources indicate Gustavson has committed to building a soccer-specific venue in Las Vegas as part of the offer, with the flexibility to play at an alternate venue while the stadium process is underway.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Full Moon moves through your 12th House of Reflection, bringing attention to what’s been building beneath the surface.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The fuel assemblies will be manufactured at a facility in Richland, Washington, which has been in operation for 55 years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The media wants to manufacture some stuff.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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