confects

verb

Definition of confectsnext
present tense third-person singular of confect
as in builds
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 confects
  1. builds
  2. assembles
  3. makes
Verb
  • OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This approach builds trust, fosters a culture of accountability, and creates an environment where employees and stakeholders feel valued and informed.
    Vanessa Tan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of builds
Verb
  • One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The firm produces and assembles Apple products, including about two out of every three iPhones.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembles
Verb
  • The weapon itself is secondary and is only really a tool that makes the sniper’s job easier.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What makes a good sniper rifle?
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of makes
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“Confects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confects. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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