as in to devise
to perform, make, or do without preparation
we can clap together a repair on the tire that should last until we get home
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The pampering sanctuary, which includes seven treatment rooms, a sauna, and a plunge pool, was devised to celebrate the destination’s culture of massage, yoga, and well-being across experiences that speak to and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025 -
In Dallas, the city manager is the CEO, the person who devises the city's $5.2 billion budget and oversees over 13,000 employees.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.—
Simone Milasas,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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And though defensive coordinator Brian Flores can concoct a great game plan, there’s nothing Stafford hasn’t seen.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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As such, the team improvised for the Oct. 17 show, setting up a riser in the middle of the amphitheater amid the seats.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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Every moment of this was improvised by Mr. Baldoni with no discussion or consent in advance, and no intimacy coordinator present.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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The hottest topic figures to be what to do about teams faking injuries to slow down opposing offenses.—
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since then, debate has raged online as people try dissect how Duffy and his team might have faked the 24-hour sun.—
Noelle Phillips,
The Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Clap (together or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clap%20%28together%20or%20up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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