as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
they invented an explanation for the broken vase that would satisfy their grandmother
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Recent Examples of invent
Importantly, and contrary to the entire narrative Defendants have invented, Mr. Baldoni acknowledged the complaints in writing at the time.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
In fact, the handbag was invented, experimented with and refined before women received pocket partiality.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Blade Booster was invented by German inline skater/entrepreneur Marcel Frerichs.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
The Shirley Temple was invented at Chasen’s, for the then-underage actress.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
In fact, the handbag was invented, experimented with and refined before women received pocket partiality.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Blade Booster was invented by German inline skater/entrepreneur Marcel Frerichs.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
The Shirley Temple was invented at Chasen’s, for the then-underage actress.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invent
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To make this work, Dykstra devised a way to combine a film camera with a computer, enabling each ship-miniature movement to be repeated precisely over multiple runs, at different angles: a system known as motion control.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its regular broadcast on ABC, Disney devised packages that took sponsorships well beyond the program itself.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Taking this idea and combining it with an attention to convenience and versatility while cooking, Heinz concocted three new products ready to be devoured.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Rankin, a Canadian historian and prankster, has concocted a starkly enchanting Winnipeg where Farsi is the main language of storefronts, guided tours and everyday grievances, like the woman who gripes about sharing a bus with a live turkey.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Originally constructed in the 1400s, the current church was rebuilt in 1757 after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The structure was constructed for fabric distributor Eisen Mercantile, also known as House of Fabrics, and completed in 1970, according to the Johnson County property records.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Invent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invent. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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