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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
Behind the scenes, as Peretz was speaking with Beyer for her story, Grey’s producer Shondaland and Disney had publicly announced that Finch was under investigation after allegations had come to light that the top writer had fabricated stories about her life.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The publication alleged that specifically two of the main stories Minhaj told in his second special, 2022's The King's Jester, were fabricated.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The researchers were fabricating magnetic coils using a process called extrusion printing for another project.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
The prosecution, however, maintained that the brothers had fabricated the abuse claims and were instead motivated by a desire for money.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The publication alleged that specifically two of the main stories Minhaj told in his second special, 2022's The King's Jester, were fabricated.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The researchers were fabricating magnetic coils using a process called extrusion printing for another project.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
The prosecution, however, maintained that the brothers had fabricated the abuse claims and were instead motivated by a desire for money.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Latin music icon Marc Anthony performed and executive produced a special segment with salsa great Sergio George to pay homage to the tropical music genre.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The trio devised rudimentary games involving images and text questions.Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Many cable-news mainstays are devising new programming concepts that move away from the industry standard of single-host opinion programs.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to candidates, Sunnyvale voters also cast ballots on whether to allow the city to issue general obligation bonds of up to $290 million to construct a new public library.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Question 3: Part two of the city’s bond series included an ask to issue $170 million of debt to construct and renovate parks, build a new recreational facility and aquatic center, and renovate the i.d.e.a. Museum, among other projects.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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One answer lies in a unique facet of human psychology – specifically, in how people manage the fear aroused by existential threats.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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First week of December, lay a doe-in-heat trail into your stand.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Does Jeanty make that leaping catch on fourth-and-8? Watch the first quarter of Buffs-Utes one more time.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Mind you, this governor and Legislature have yet to make a dent in any of the state’s pressing homegrown problems: a sprawling homelessness problem, crime wave, housing unaffordability, fleeing businesses.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Emilia eventually concocts a risky scheme to reunite with her family under the guise of a relative.Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Hyman and his team also concocted a devilish backstory for Tony to explain some of his ostentatious wealth.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
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By the end of the first quarter, Stanford built a 22-point lead.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Biking to Chouinard’s home, Caldwell quickly realized how many of the original houses in Jackson had been scraped to build mansions.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Samsung will manufacture the panels for the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models, while LG will build the ones for the base and Slim/Air variants, the report adds.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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For the companies that manufacture shots, an increase in anti-vaccine rhetoric could potentially translate to lower revenue.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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