as in to concoct
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she quickly devised a new scheme when the first one failed
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Recent Examples of devise
As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
So that problematic defense has come around, thanks to whatever Mike Brown, his coaching staff and the players have devised or re-emphasized together.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The president himself devised a solution to put a steady hand on the wobbling controls.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Surely a formula can be devised which will result in the dollar amount each jurisdiction will be required to pay to do just that.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
So that problematic defense has come around, thanks to whatever Mike Brown, his coaching staff and the players have devised or re-emphasized together.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The president himself devised a solution to put a steady hand on the wobbling controls.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Surely a formula can be devised which will result in the dollar amount each jurisdiction will be required to pay to do just that.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Paul Simon, who was headed to retirement amid debilitating hearing loss, has concocted a helpful new stage monitor setup that has him back on the road.—
BRIAN MCCOLLUM,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Galen concocted medicines that seem strange to modern ears, such as treating ailments like inflammation with feces sprinkled with thyme to mask the odor.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Let’s rephrase that, if only because 100 years ago, nobody had remembered to invent the Hall of Fame yet.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mariano’s - La Hacienda Ranch Famous for its high-quality beef fajitas, this restaurant is renowned for being the place where the frozen margarita machine was invented.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The heels were constructed from a lustrous satin material on the upper and featured a pointed toe design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devise. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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