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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
with a few inexpensive materials from a craft shop, we were able to fabricate our own holiday wreath
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
fabricated a daring plan to create an underground explosion that would take the enemy totally by surprise
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as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials
the house was essentially fabricated at the factory and then shipped to the site for assembly
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as in to lie
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
since he didn't have a good excuse for not having done his homework, he would have to fabricate one
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Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The chips are expected to be available in 2025 and will reportedly be fabricated using TSMC’s latest 3nm technology.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Both, the authorities said, had been fabricated with a 3-D printer, a device that sculpts a physical object from a digital model.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Reports indicating otherwise are entirely fabricated.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The chips are expected to be available in 2025 and will reportedly be fabricated using TSMC’s latest 3nm technology.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Both, the authorities said, had been fabricated with a 3-D printer, a device that sculpts a physical object from a digital model.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Reports indicating otherwise are entirely fabricated.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Willams produces and narrates the film and seems to have given the screenwriters Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole and Gracey the go-ahead to rip him to shreds.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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They were employed at Boeing’s manufacturing factory, where its 737 MAX, 767, and 777 planes are produced.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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That should become a standard part of the chain-of-thoughts being devised by AI.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While Howe and his coaching staff devise training drills, Bunce offers input on the duration and intensity of sessions, helping to condition and mould training time with a view to delivering how Newcastle want to play.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Further, not all the patients took the highest dose of the drug, leading to questions about how the study was constructed.Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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That legislation authorized the Bureau of Reclamation to fund and construct the Central Arizona Project system to transport Arizona’s share of Colorado River water.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The key to success lies in staying ahead of the curve and leveraging innovative strategies to navigate the challenges of the future.Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Related article Therapy is more than lying on a couch and talking.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Johnson will charge just under $2.1 million to the Pacers salary ledger if his contract becomes fully guaranteed, and the Pacers have until early January to make that decision.Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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What's New Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine heads into the New Year after 12 months in which Moscow made territorial gains and Kyiv opened a new front in Russia's Kursk region.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The troubling facet is that the story is entirely concocted and does not necessarily reflect what my dad actually encountered.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whether your recipient wants to concoct a tasty array of their favorite cheeses or stand it up for kitchen decor, this serving board will impress with its sleek appearance and durability.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, building these systems at scale requires deep engineering expertise and skilled teams to ensure success.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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How the restructuring of the global economy pans out will depend on how committed the Trump administration will be to the long-term goals of building a more secure manufacturing base and arranging more sustainable patterns of global trade.Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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One example is where the companies will manufacture slightly different technology so that the chips comply with export controls.John Werner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The brand is a three-pronged business partnership between the Italian designer, the Riccardo Grassi showroom and manufacturing company Hostage, which is the main shareholder.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Fabricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabricate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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