coined

verb

Definition of coinednext
past tense of coin
1
as in invented

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2
as in minted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coined
  1. invented
  2. devised
  3. hatched
  4. produced
  5. molded
  6. worked
  7. carved
Verb
  • Lollapalooza was invented by a boomer.
    Jim Greer, SPIN, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Someone invented the elevator, and so skyscrapers happened, and cities changed forever.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of invented
Verb
  • That should become a standard part of the chain-of-thoughts being devised by AI.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Ping’s team devised a system that pauses the pH-modulating current just long enough for a graphene transistor to record accurate readings without interference.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of devised
Verb
  • But Lively says this was hatched by a PR team hired by Baldoni.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The suit alleges that the financial institutions employing Zelle have caused Americans to lose hundreds of millions of dollars via scams hatched on it.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of hatched
Verb
  • Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of produced
Verb
  • With the right training and guidance, they can be molded to meet company goals and bring an edge of innovation.
    Nohar Zmora, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Corporate culture doesn’t just evolve on its own—it’s molded by leadership, and no one holds more influence in that process than the CEO.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of molded
Verb
  • But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of worked
Verb
  • Set in caves, perching on cliffs, or carved into basalt, these spiritual sites span many faiths and locations.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
  • James Lindsay, the founder and CEO of Rap Snacks, has carved out a unique niche in the consumer goods industry by merging his passion for snacking and hip-hop culture.
    Delano Massey, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of carved
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