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as in produces
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 concocts
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 builds
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 lies
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 fabricates
Your tech fabricates the one-piece Leafguard system customized for your home on-site.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Much like OpenAI’s own ChatGPT bot, the Sam Bot evolves into a chameleonic character who charms, fabricates, flatters and contemplates.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The British label fabricates its seaworthy version from an ultra-heavyweight, 30-ounce Melton wool woven in England that can withstand wind and light rain.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The Taopiaopiao release centers on an underperforming local police unit that fabricates minor cases to pad its record, only to uncover a genuine criminal conspiracy after a burst water main exposes a gang of tomb raiders posing as repair workers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Russell fabricates a lie with the rest of the villains, and the heroes believe it, despite a warning from one traitorous tribemate.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
One persistent issue is hallucinations, where the AI fabricates information that may seem plausible but is factually incorrect.
—Sameer Ather, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Mantooth’s lab also fabricates high-temperature chips, and is working on getting silicon carbide to hit the heat levels that Chu’s chips have.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2025
OpenAI said GPT-5′s hallucination rate is lower, which means the model fabricates answers less frequently.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Much like OpenAI’s own ChatGPT bot, the Sam Bot evolves into a chameleonic character who charms, fabricates, flatters and contemplates.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The British label fabricates its seaworthy version from an ultra-heavyweight, 30-ounce Melton wool woven in England that can withstand wind and light rain.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The Taopiaopiao release centers on an underperforming local police unit that fabricates minor cases to pad its record, only to uncover a genuine criminal conspiracy after a burst water main exposes a gang of tomb raiders posing as repair workers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Russell fabricates a lie with the rest of the villains, and the heroes believe it, despite a warning from one traitorous tribemate.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
One persistent issue is hallucinations, where the AI fabricates information that may seem plausible but is factually incorrect.
—Sameer Ather, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Mantooth’s lab also fabricates high-temperature chips, and is working on getting silicon carbide to hit the heat levels that Chu’s chips have.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2025
OpenAI said GPT-5′s hallucination rate is lower, which means the model fabricates answers less frequently.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricates
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The winger does well initially to sit his defender down but then produces a tame effort right at David Raya in goal.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The massive rocket produces nearly 17 million pounds of thrust on liftoff, and produces or more potent sonic boom when its booster returns to the launch site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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At dinner, the chef concocts a concise selection of three courses, taking personal dietary requirements into account.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In it, Pattinson concocts three cocktails thematically linked to his own work and three more inspired by his all-time favorite films.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, where honesty builds trust quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Voting and civil rights advocates were left fearful of what lies ahead for minority communities.—
Gary Fields,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just an hour outside New York City lies a prim and proper Colonial compound steeped in history.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Raytheon, also known as RTX, builds missile warning sensors, ground control software (with a not-so-stellar recent track record), and manufactures small satellites through its subsidiary, Blue Canyon Technologies.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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China’s laser weapon production and exports are backed by an sector that manufactures over 35 percent of global fiber lasers.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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That kind of popularity and radiant goodness produces a lineage of artists but doesn’t have the crowd appeal of a lone genius who invents a flying machine or pulls a seventeen-foot sculpture out of a block of marble.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rather than reproducing Monroe’s public mythology, Oates invents a fictional interior life for Norma Jeane Baker, exploring the psychological cost of becoming a cultural icon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ryder delivers, unpacks, and assembles your items (excluding lighting) in the room of your choice.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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That alone makes the proposition of using DNA as an engineering material far more feasible.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Shug’s Bagels owner and founder Justin Shugrue is originally from New York, don't waste your time debating whether or not Shug's makes New York-style bagels.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Fabricates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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