as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
trying to concoct an explanation for how the lamp got broken by itself
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Recent Examples of concoct
In contrast, the two exhibitions demonstrate the role played by Swiss scientists and academics in Zurich and Geneva in concocting race theories about Indigenous people that helped legitimize the colonial system.
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Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
He’s been celebrated by critics and curators for concocting sprawling narratives involving competing life forces and intergalactic travel.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Emilia eventually concocts a risky scheme to reunite with her family under the guise of a relative.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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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The trio devised rudimentary games involving images and text questions.Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Times reported these Telegram groups, which were largely created after the 2020 election, have devised plans to attend local election meetings, hold protest rallies and monitor voters at the polls with cameras.Conor Murray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Wordle was invented by engineer Josh Wardle as a game to play with his partner, a lover of word puzzles.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since 1987, the FDA has barred interstate shipments of the product and mandated milk be pasteurized, but states control raw milk sales within their borders. Pasteurization, named after French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, was invented in the 19th century.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The bed is constructed with a euro-pillow top and gel infused foam, so even those who experience body pain can get a good night's rest.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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The stylish boots are made with a genuine suede upper, known for its moisture and stain repellent properties, while the inside is constructed with 100 percent Australian shearling that is breathable and helps regulate temperature regardless of season.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Concoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoct. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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