confected

verb

Definition of confectednext
past tense of confect
as in constructed
to form by putting together parts or materials a cook who can confect a magnificent dinner from whatever ingredients are in the cupboards

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  1. built
  2. assembled
  3. made
Verb
  • As if the children of the Jews who have built so much of and in Chicago were merely an afterthought.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • It's being built east of South Lincoln Memorial Drive and north of the Lake Express Ferry Terminal.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of built
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  • This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Once again, Schur has assembled a stellar cast of diverse characters, with crisp, whip-smart writing.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembled
Verb
  • The clip reemerged and made its rounds on social media.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Soto made it to the semifinal round of the Home Run Derby at Coors Field before being eliminated by former Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who went on to win his second straight Derby title.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of made
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“Confected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confected. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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