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as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in produced
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashioned
The tagline is emblazoned on a giant roadside sign fashioned out of pipes on the corner of Main Street and South Stiles Road.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Westside Square, which opened in 2022, also featured live entertainment and its space was distinctive for its enclosure fashioned out of repurposed windows.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Sage Elsesser’s latest is fashioned as a prequel to his last two LPs, detailing the darkness before a spiritual awakening.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Amidst the momentous changes of her day, Carson not only fashioned a book that anticipated much that was yet to come and still to be debated.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Crago credited his friend and nearby hikers for rushing to his aid following the incident, saying one of the nearby hikers was a doctor who fashioned a tourniquet on his arm to reduce blood loss.
—Nic Uff, ABC News, 8 June 2026
All of the sculptures are fashioned from connected letters, pulled from the various alphabets used in writing across the world’s cultures.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Sperling also wore Pragnell earrings, along with her stunning lace Emilia Wickstead wedding dress and Jimmy Choo heels, her blonde hair fashioned into a low chignon.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Laurence, 41, a former ambulance worker, fashioned a makeshift sling for his new wife, and the couple remained at the celebration for the rest of the evening.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Westside Square, which opened in 2022, also featured live entertainment and its space was distinctive for its enclosure fashioned out of repurposed windows.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Sage Elsesser’s latest is fashioned as a prequel to his last two LPs, detailing the darkness before a spiritual awakening.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Amidst the momentous changes of her day, Carson not only fashioned a book that anticipated much that was yet to come and still to be debated.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Crago credited his friend and nearby hikers for rushing to his aid following the incident, saying one of the nearby hikers was a doctor who fashioned a tourniquet on his arm to reduce blood loss.
—Nic Uff, ABC News, 8 June 2026
All of the sculptures are fashioned from connected letters, pulled from the various alphabets used in writing across the world’s cultures.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Sperling also wore Pragnell earrings, along with her stunning lace Emilia Wickstead wedding dress and Jimmy Choo heels, her blonde hair fashioned into a low chignon.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Laurence, 41, a former ambulance worker, fashioned a makeshift sling for his new wife, and the couple remained at the celebration for the rest of the evening.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioned
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According to Kuilan, those same safeguards could have been adapted for regulated cannabis consumption, particularly for smoke-free products like beverages and edibles.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The show was eventually adapted into Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2021 film with Andrew Garfield playing Jonathan.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Though traditional bed skirts are ruffly (and are making a comeback), many modern ones are tailored and pleated.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Instead of creating a carbon-copy of Disney's American theme parks, its designers, who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering, tailored the Shanghai site to the local market.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The items were manufactured in India where the business supports the local community, said BlackRose owner Christie Malone.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Most of the communities are in Southern states, such as Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi; in New Mexico, 15% of homes are manufactured housing, the highest percentage in the nation.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.—
Kevin Baxter
Follow
June 7,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The dam is one of three that created the boating and fishing lake in the early 1900s.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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