as in concocting
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she quickly devised a new scheme when the first one failed
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Recent Examples of devising
Developing looks for clients who have brand contracts and relationships isn’t just about devising a beautiful image, but working with everybody involved, from the designer to the actress, to create a special moment.
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Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
The quarterback is making his first college start, and Bobo is devising a game plan around Stockton’s dual-threat abilities rather than Carson Beck’s strong pocket passing.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite the countless tools NRS has created to help struggling business owners, the company is constantly devising new features to make running a business that much simpler.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Executives increasingly recognize that combining rational analysis with intuitive intelligence gives them an edge in navigating today's complex markets and in devising innovative strategies.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
With all this in mind, devising a satisfying follow-up to the original nine-part romp that kicked off this now ever-expanding franchise—after an excruciating, more-than-three-year-long wait, no less—was always going to be an impossible task.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Assume for the sake of discussion that each of those processing components is devising a said-to-be chain-of-thought.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In recent years, CFOs have played a more active role in creating strategy for the company overall, not just tallying up the funds but devising new programs, structures and tech investment plans to help the company’s bottom line.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
The quarterback is making his first college start, and Bobo is devising a game plan around Stockton’s dual-threat abilities rather than Carson Beck’s strong pocket passing.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite the countless tools NRS has created to help struggling business owners, the company is constantly devising new features to make running a business that much simpler.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Executives increasingly recognize that combining rational analysis with intuitive intelligence gives them an edge in navigating today's complex markets and in devising innovative strategies.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
With all this in mind, devising a satisfying follow-up to the original nine-part romp that kicked off this now ever-expanding franchise—after an excruciating, more-than-three-year-long wait, no less—was always going to be an impossible task.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Assume for the sake of discussion that each of those processing components is devising a said-to-be chain-of-thought.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In recent years, CFOs have played a more active role in creating strategy for the company overall, not just tallying up the funds but devising new programs, structures and tech investment plans to help the company’s bottom line.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Devising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devising. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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