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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
The dining table, made of walnut and Texas limestone, was designed and fabricated by a local Austin team, Yucca Stuff.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
She was accused of fabricating loan documents, pretending to pose as three different people and forging the signatures of both Lisa Marie and a notary public.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
For those out of the loop, Riley, once a seemingly cheerful wife and mother from a wealthy Bay Area suburb, used her blog and staged photos to fabricate near-death experiences with cancer, gathering donations, gifts, and even celebrity perks along the way.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
David Mauricio Dominguez, 19, is charged with assault causing bodily injury, official oppression and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, according to a news release from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2025
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
She was accused of fabricating loan documents, pretending to pose as three different people and forging the signatures of both Lisa Marie and a notary public.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
For those out of the loop, Riley, once a seemingly cheerful wife and mother from a wealthy Bay Area suburb, used her blog and staged photos to fabricate near-death experiences with cancer, gathering donations, gifts, and even celebrity perks along the way.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
David Mauricio Dominguez, 19, is charged with assault causing bodily injury, official oppression and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, according to a news release from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabricate
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Hello Sunshine banner will also executive produce along with Taylor-Joy.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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For some time now, stationary underwater acoustic recorders have been used to log the ambient soundtracks of coral reefs as their inhabitants vocalize, eat, dig dens, or otherwise produce noises.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
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And with more time to game plan, coaching staffs will devise even more creative defensive coverages.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In the minor-key variations, Lim devised some striking effects.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The shipyard also constructs training vessels for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The tasty dialogue, wherein most of the humor lies, indicates the difference between classes but also the history and expectations of the milieu in which Delia exists.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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Partly that's because any such black hole should lie at the center of the Large Magellanic Cloud, but its center is not well-defined.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This focus allows businesses to sharpen their value proposition and make their message resonate.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The principal action kicks off when Odell’s family discovers the curative properties of the unicorn and immediately concoct ways to monetize it.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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The idea was to create a Manchurian Candidate, or puppet, though Morris doesn’t think the government came close to actually concocting one.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s joint congressional address Tuesday was delivered by a first-term Michigan senator who built an extensive national security background before entering politics less than a decade ago.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Many technology companies rely on parts and manufacturing overseas and new levies could push up prices.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, Trump and his top allies have argued the tariffs could spur manufacturing in the U.S., or make products made in the U.S. more competitive.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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