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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
His mother, Jennifer Bryant, later claimed to the Los Angeles Times that Smith would often fabricate crushes between the kids.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In its filing, OpenAI argued that Musk and the other investors who joined his bid completely fabricated the $97.375 billion offer.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
In addition to fabricating police identities and badge numbers as Scott allegedly did in Pennsylvania, those potentially being scammed may also be falsely asked to provide DNA samples to avoid being arrested.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
India’s Commerce Secretary Piyush Goyal told me last October that India is on pace to fabricate its first chip in two years.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
In its filing, OpenAI argued that Musk and the other investors who joined his bid completely fabricated the $97.375 billion offer.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
In addition to fabricating police identities and badge numbers as Scott allegedly did in Pennsylvania, those potentially being scammed may also be falsely asked to provide DNA samples to avoid being arrested.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
India’s Commerce Secretary Piyush Goyal told me last October that India is on pace to fabricate its first chip in two years.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricate
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Missouri’s Luther Burden III — Burden, who produced 2,263 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in his three collegiate seasons, is a dynamic presence when in open space.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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From harborside penthouses to country retreats, Daher Interior Design devises functional and beautiful spaces that stand the test of time.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Though the defenses devised by Perrin hold for a long time despite there being only a grand total of three professional soldiers in the entire village — Faile, Bain, and Chiad — the good guys are betrayed from within.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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This lineup was constructed to make the other question marks on the roster irrelevant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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There was no natural gas service to the home, officials said, adding that it had recently been constructed.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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The waves measured reflected off subsurface layers, revealing a sharp boundary at the depth where the magma cap lies.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Faith Life Church is in the part of New Albany that lies within Licking County.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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But the fasteners used in most projects are made in China, and those prices have risen nearly 70% in anticipation of tariffs, Prchal said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, Ellie and Dina had made it to Seattle and were preparing to enter the city under the misguided impression that WLF was a relatively insignificant force.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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He was not accused of concocting evidence against Read.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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He is credited with concocting the opaque formula used to calculate the tariffs imposed on imports from each country, which is based on the trade deficit between the U.S. and each trading partner, not their tariffs on American imports.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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While most telecom infrastructure companies race to build the next big thing in telecom, Grindle is focusing on something even more important: people.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Decades ago, for example, California began building an electric high-speed rail system that could decrease travel times across the state and reduce the number of carbon-emitting vehicles on the roads.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The indictment further alleges that, during this same period, Hamad conspired with co-defendant Collins to manufacture and possess destructive devices.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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