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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
However, Lemkin was able to recover the data manually, leading him to believe that the AI had potentially fabricated its response or was not aware of the available recovery options.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 July 2025
He was expelled from Congress after a slew of federal charges and accusations of fabricating his qualifications to voters.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, in Louisiana are accused of fabricating police reports in a scheme to illegally obtain U.S. visas for immigrants, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
—Kerry Breen
july 16, CBS News, 16 July 2025
Both of them was being investigated by the FBI for trying to fabricate evidence against a representative in Oregon.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 July 2025
He was expelled from Congress after a slew of federal charges and accusations of fabricating his qualifications to voters.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2025
Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, in Louisiana are accused of fabricating police reports in a scheme to illegally obtain U.S. visas for immigrants, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
—Kerry Breen
july 16, CBS News, 16 July 2025
Both of them was being investigated by the FBI for trying to fabricate evidence against a representative in Oregon.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricate
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Additionally, the company's Orion Assembly facility, originally slated to become an EV-only plant, will now produce light-duty pickup trucks and SUVs.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The fleet includes a host of rarities, such as the 10 millionth Ford Mustang produced (built at the Flat Rock Assembly plant) and the 1999 Ford Thunderbird Concept as well as various iterations of the company’s famed GT supercars.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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As the Panthers’ general manager from 2013 to just before the 2017 season began, Gettleman devised the rosters that pushed Carolina to four playoff berths in five years.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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Participants identify challenges in their communities and devise local, innovative solutions to address them.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Depending on the species, voles construct surface or underground runways in areas with heavy ground cover.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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But the competition garnering the most outside attention lies at the quarterback position, where Penn State transfer Beau Pribula and redshirt junior Sam Horn appear to be the leading contenders for the starting job.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
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The rug lies flat without curling and is lightweight enough to easily move while cleaning.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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According to Deadline, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to make $40 million to $45 million in its second Friday to Sunday frame, which, on the bottom end of that forecast, is a 66% drop in business from its opening weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In other words, you are primed to make the most out of life right now!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors say the men met while in county jail, then concocted the plan to kill the victim.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Stan Lee himself concocted the idea of a robo-pal to round out the group.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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For instance, social connection lifts our mood and benefits health overall — and friends can hold people accountable when building new, healthy habits.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The song begins as a solo by Rumi and builds into a powerful ensemble, complete with Mira, Zoey and even the crowd.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, if the intellectual property is not properly protected, or held within the company manufacturing the product, it may not be protected in the event of a lawsuit against the product manufacturer.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ford agreed to pump major investments and changes into Louisville Assembly following the end of the production lifecycle of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs currently manufactured there.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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