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adjective

Definition of cribbednext
as in copied

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verb

past tense of crib
as in reproduced
to copy an idea, a piece of writing, etc., from someone else She cribbed a line or two from her favorite poet.

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  1. reproduced
  2. canned
  3. invented
  4. formulaic
  5. forged
  6. unoriginal
  7. manipulated
Verb
  • For example, a recent United Nations study recently pointed to predictive policing as an example of how racial biases are reproduced through technology.
    Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The prints, stored at a San Francisco arthouse for some time, were reproduced from 1839 to 1843 from Bodmer's works during his journey with Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of reproduced
Adjective
  • Other human foods that cats can eat unseasoned and without bones are salmon, chicken, turkey, beef, organ meat, shrimp, lamb, pork and canned tuna in spring water only.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Two thousand seniors can apply to get items, such as milk, cereal and canned goods, monthly.
    Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
Definition of canned
Verb
  • Indeed, Galliano had invented a litany of new couture techniques for that seminal show.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And my joke was, ‘There’s the man who invented the question mark.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of invented
Adjective
  • The relentless focus on data, numbers and financial efficiency has created a formulaic approach to communication that lacks emotional and creative innovation.
    Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Any real feelings on their albums are quickly overrun by generic, formulaic drivel.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of formulaic
Verb
  • Throughout her life, Giovanni forged bonds with cultural giants such as Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Muhammad Ali.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Shaggy yet shiny, the indie film festival was forged in the shadow of Sundance after its founders were rejected from the prestigious Park City showcase during the mid-nineties.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of forged
Adjective
  • As the sun and Saturn clash, confront what scares you: a fear of being unoriginal.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Good, if often unoriginal design, sold at a competitive price.
    Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of unoriginal
Verb
  • Handlers in white gloves manipulated the busts like Slinky spring toys.
    Martin Vassolo, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
  • They're photoshopped or Facetuned or manipulated, and so kids never feel good enough.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of manipulated
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