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something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the first submarine must have seemed like a wild concoction at the time
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Recent Examples of concoction
The drink is inspired by La Capilla, the oldest bar in Tequila, Mexico, where Batangas—a lime, blanco tequila, and Mexican Coca-Cola concoction allegedly stirred with the same knife used to chop up salsa for over 60 years—reign supreme.
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Jenn Rice, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Human fluids including blood, breast milk and mucus were also part of the concoction, according to Tanasi.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
It is said that women in China, Korea, and Japan relied on rice water concoctions to create porcelain skin and luscious hair as far back as 2000 years ago—or more.
—Alice Rosati, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Another favorite Thanksgiving leftover concoction if my special turkey fried rice.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jenn Rice, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Human fluids including blood, breast milk and mucus were also part of the concoction, according to Tanasi.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
It is said that women in China, Korea, and Japan relied on rice water concoctions to create porcelain skin and luscious hair as far back as 2000 years ago—or more.
—Alice Rosati, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Another favorite Thanksgiving leftover concoction if my special turkey fried rice.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoction
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Such a hands-on approach powers responsible innovation and lays the foundation of accountability throughout the organization.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The incoming Trump administration’s pro-growth agenda aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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With respect to crypto assets, the invention of Bitcoin and the blockchain—a secure and decentralized digital ledger—and the rise of social media, satisfied the first two requirements, but Wall Street and policymakers remained suspicious of the sector.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event.Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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Signs of a possible resumption of mining activity first emerged in October 2022 with the creation of the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines within the Salvadoran government.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, in practice, faculty and departmental structures often resist the creation of cross-disciplinary degree programs.Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Plus, their ergonomic solutions come with a lifetime warranty—a level of assurance typically reserved for premium products.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Leach said Dexcom is also exploring how its generative AI platform can be used across its other CGM products, but the company is proceeding extra carefully since patients rely on them to prevent medical emergencies.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Concoction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concoction. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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