fabricating

verb

Definition of fabricatingnext
present participle of fabricate
1
as in producing
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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2
as in devising
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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3
as in constructing
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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4
as in lying
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 Synonyms for fabricating
  1. producing
  2. devising
  3. lying
  4. making
  5. building
  6. assembling
  7. creating
  8. inventing
Verb
  • Lead stars Witherspoon and Ferrell both producing alongside Conor Welch, Lauren Neustadter, and Jessica Elbaum.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Witherspoon and producing partner Neustadter are executive producing through Hello Sunshine, as well as Marc Platt.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
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  • As secretary of state, Rubio could run point on devising additional economic sanctions on Cuba, increasing funding for dissidents and pro-democracy programs that Havana considers tantamount to regime change, and further restricting US travel to Cuba.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Then again, standing up to bullies is inherently more dramatic than devising novel mail-filing strategies.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of devising
Verb
  • The virus never goes away, lying dormant in the nerve cells, and may occasionally reactivate and cause recurrent sores.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The virus never goes away, lying dormant in the nerve cells, and may occasionally reactivate and cause recurrent sores.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lying
Verb
  • Everyone is grappling with the system and the regime and making decisions at every turn.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
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  • Honestly, if people don’t even watch the film and just come to a screening, meet someone, and start building community, that’s the real goal.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
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  • Withholding information without context or explanation risks creating mistrust and confusion.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ironically, the clean-energy movement is creating a way for businesses to get off the energy inflation train.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
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  • The French Quarter icon isn’t just any specialty grocery store, either—Salvatore Lupo, Tusa’s grandfather who immigrated from Sicily, is credited with inventing the legendary muffuletta right there at 923 Decatur Street.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There are no laws to prevent them from inventing new surcharges or from increasing existing ones.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of inventing
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