as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
they invented an explanation for the broken vase that would satisfy their grandmother
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Recent Examples of invent
That was when Livingstone started inventing tasks at home, and was delighted to see the intelligent dog learning new commands fast.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Reed has figured out space travel, and invented robots and flying cars.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In this world, Reed Richards exists to invent them.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The history of both concepts reveals how modern science landed at the idea that race was invented by people, not nature.
—John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Reed has figured out space travel, and invented robots and flying cars.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In this world, Reed Richards exists to invent them.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The history of both concepts reveals how modern science landed at the idea that race was invented by people, not nature.
—John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invent
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From harborside penthouses to country retreats, Daher Interior Design devises functional and beautiful spaces that stand the test of time.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Though the defenses devised by Perrin hold for a long time despite there being only a grand total of three professional soldiers in the entire village — Faile, Bain, and Chiad — the good guys are betrayed from within.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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He was not accused of concocting evidence against Read.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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He is credited with concocting the opaque formula used to calculate the tariffs imposed on imports from each country, which is based on the trade deficit between the U.S. and each trading partner, not their tariffs on American imports.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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This lineup was constructed to make the other question marks on the roster irrelevant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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There was no natural gas service to the home, officials said, adding that it had recently been constructed.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Invent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invent. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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