as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
cooked up a scheme to get out of doing the dishes
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This 2018 black comedy-drama tracks Arturo, a charming but unethical art gallery owner who devises a daring plan to revive his fortunes after his artist friend Renzo suffers memory loss.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, at the time the Electoral College was devised, there weren't such huge disparities in the size of the states.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Tapestry’s attorneys pushed back on that case, picking apart the economic argument, how it was constructed and maintaining that Coach and Michael Kors face stiff competition from luxury brands above and mass market players below.Evan Clark, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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This eco-friendly build-your-own playset lets kids—with their parents help—construct a multi-level dwelling, complete with drawbridge and trap door.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The blend of citrus, peach blossom, lemon, amber, and verbena doesn’t just smell like a swish salon— it was concocted with ingredients that boost the efficacy of the product.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors criticized Do on Tuesday for concocting a story on social media about the meals programs providing 2,700 meals a week.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
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Trick-or-treat, rain and wind:Wet Halloween weather possible in Greater Cincinnati Check out its history:When was candy corn invented?The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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Coffins, which were first invented as simple stone structures decorated in feathers and shells during the Stone Age, have become increasingly elaborate with custom ornamentation, lid carvings, and moldings over time.Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Cook (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cook%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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