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
Corbière and Portier’s report notes delays in the implementation of a master plan for security equipment, which was devised during the time of des Cars’ predecessor.
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News Desk, Artforum, 14 May 2026
To lower these risks, engineers are devising new ways to make wind turbines more visible and avoidable.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
Bright leads the cast of Off Campus as Hannah, a music student who devises a fake dating scheme with hockey star Garrett in order to catch the attention of her crush, Justin.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Sashko helped settle new arrivals and soon devised other useful projects.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 14 May 2026
To lower these risks, engineers are devising new ways to make wind turbines more visible and avoidable.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
Bright leads the cast of Off Campus as Hannah, a music student who devises a fake dating scheme with hockey star Garrett in order to catch the attention of her crush, Justin.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Sashko helped settle new arrivals and soon devised other useful projects.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devise
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And she’s spent a decade scaling her brand into an industry disrupter; Ellsworth began concocting prebiotic drinks in 2015, founding her business just one year later.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Cocktails are concocted by in-house mixologist, Waguinho, who also invites guests from the local mixology community to arrange tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Grogu is a dud non-character invented only for marketing memes and laptop stickers.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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With a consistent style that was innate, not invented, Herman inspired many Ron Herman shoppers with their own fashion choices.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devise. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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