confecting

verb

Definition of confectingnext
present participle of confect
as in constructing
to form by putting together parts or materials a cook who can confect a magnificent dinner from whatever ingredients are in the cupboards

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confecting
  1. building
  2. assembling
  3. making
  4. creating
  5. erecting
Verb
  • The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • Schwartz describes being purposeful in assembling his crew.
    Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a bustling workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, James Downer is busy assembling e-bikes.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • He was intrigued by its interest in creating a more multicultural church.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.
    Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Variations in track shapes and sizes, like the differences between Daytona and Bristol, complicate the design and erecting of such domes.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Indy got into the Parisian spirit, erecting a replica Eiffel Tower on Georgia Street.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of erecting
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