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as in adapting
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 producing
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 fashioning
Certainly the road to fashioning Miami into a global business leader will be long and arduous—and Griffin knows it.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever capacity Mike does have for dedication is going into fashioning himself a reality television character, rather than into turning over cabins or wiping the deck.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If fashioning a topiary from scratch, use a template to indicate where cuts will be needed and, starting from the top, trim gradually and in small amounts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Lawrence has had this effect lately, fashioning signature mid-career roles for the likes of Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey).
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Investing in foam covers or even fashioning DIY covers from items in your home can help protect your pipes during a cold snap.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Consider fashioning a tin foil hat for your mobile phone.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever capacity Mike does have for dedication is going into fashioning himself a reality television character, rather than into turning over cabins or wiping the deck.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If fashioning a topiary from scratch, use a template to indicate where cuts will be needed and, starting from the top, trim gradually and in small amounts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Lawrence has had this effect lately, fashioning signature mid-career roles for the likes of Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey).
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Investing in foam covers or even fashioning DIY covers from items in your home can help protect your pipes during a cold snap.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Consider fashioning a tin foil hat for your mobile phone.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashioning
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The setup uses a modulation technique that splits data into multiple frequency channels, allowing efficient use of bandwidth while adapting to signal conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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The conflict involving oil-producing Gulf states, and the effective closure of a critical oil and gas shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil prices surging globally over the past month.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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This hybridization resulted in Bradford producing fertile fruit through cross-pollination from other cultivars.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Of course, other settings for adding profile pictures to agents' profiles and adjusting their permissions also require attention.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Importantly, these moderating effects persisted even when bots were given information about users’ political leanings, suggesting the influence is not just a result of tailoring responses to users.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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One recalled how their oldest child once pushed an unplugged vacuum cleaner across the living room, carefully creating vacuum lines without actually cleaning anything.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city is putting the North Texas Street business district in the spotlight as other local investments, like building a new recreation center, are underway.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have developed new hair-thin actuator fiber that can pave way to build safer soft robots and body-conforming wearable devices designed to interact closely with people.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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