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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
On Wednesday, he was charged with tampering/fabricating physical evidence.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
Trump has suggested, without evidence, that Harris fabricated her college summer job at McDonald’s and has even questioned her race.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The unraveling In the weeks after Lambert’s death, the group fabricated powers of attorney in Lambert’s name, drained roughly $200,000 from his bank account and met with a pair of real estate agents in an effort to sell his home, the prosecutor said.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The notion that assassination attempts against Trump were part of a conspiracy by his opponents to remove him from politics is fabricated.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
Trump has suggested, without evidence, that Harris fabricated her college summer job at McDonald’s and has even questioned her race.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The unraveling In the weeks after Lambert’s death, the group fabricated powers of attorney in Lambert’s name, drained roughly $200,000 from his bank account and met with a pair of real estate agents in an effort to sell his home, the prosecutor said.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The notion that assassination attempts against Trump were part of a conspiracy by his opponents to remove him from politics is fabricated.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricate
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The trio devised rudimentary games involving images and text questions.Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Times reported these Telegram groups, which were largely created after the 2020 election, have devised plans to attend local election meetings, hold protest rallies and monitor voters at the polls with cameras.Conor Murray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to candidates, Sunnyvale voters also cast ballots on whether to allow the city to issue general obligation bonds of up to $290 million to construct a new public library.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his wife, who wrote the album’s lyrics, Gilmour enlisted his 22-year-old daughter, Romany, to sing and play harp on the LP; there’s also a track constructed around an old recording of Wright from 2007.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The exclusive resort destination is part of Neom, an area that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman designated in 2017 as an emblem of the nation’s future and that lies at the northern tip of the Red Sea, facing the eastern coast of Egypt.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the heart of Fast Fire Watch Guards' resounding success lies a blend of operational excellence, adherence to safety norms, and unwavering commitment to their clients.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Does Jeanty make that leaping catch on fourth-and-8? Watch the first quarter of Buffs-Utes one more time.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Elliott has yet to make a field goal from over 50 yards this season.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Emilia eventually concocts a risky scheme to reunite with her family under the guise of a relative.Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Hyman and his team also concocted a devilish backstory for Tony to explain some of his ostentatious wealth.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
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Used in conjunction with items like an ultrasonic ranging module, joystick, and tilt switch, makers can build more complex mechanisms.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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As Halloween draws near, excitement builds for children eager to trick-or-treat.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Samsung will manufacture the panels for the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models, while LG will build the ones for the base and Slim/Air variants, the report adds.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Six different kinds of Brie manufactured at a Savencia Cheese USA facility may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium known to cause foodborne illness, according to a Saturday notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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