concoct

verb

kən-ˈkäkt How to pronounce concoct (audio)
Definition of concoctnext
as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination trying to concoct an explanation for how the lamp got broken by itself

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Recent Examples of concoct However, these people don't need prediction markets to concoct some conspiracy theory to explain away why their candidate lost. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 27 July 2026 As Flybjerg explains later, Vega is being just careful enough with his words for a good lawyer to concoct an alternate explanation down the road. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026 Seymour’s game really began to unravel at the top of the week, when Devens and Murray initially concocted a plan to send him packing after being fearful of his ability to bring the other side of the house together. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 Ghost also accused Wilson and her PR team of concocting a smear campaign against her. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concoct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concoct
  1. devise
  2. invent
  3. construct
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  • David Lowery One of America’s most original directors returned this year with this underrated movie following an aging pop diva (Anne Hathaway) who reunites with her former costume designer (Michaela Coel) to devise a look for her comeback.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But state and local planners devised a way to answer commuter’s growing concerns by converting Independence into a freeway.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of devise
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  • With fellow voice actor and Rugrats star Michael Bell, Chartoff invented the Grayway Rotating Drain, which recycles used water from showers and sinks for other household uses.
    — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
  • No American family should have to invent its own aging strategy in the middle of a crisis.
    — Samir Shah, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of invent
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  • Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Because welding required higher amounts of power, the manufacturers at Auto Union AG could only construct their vehicles at night in order to reduce strain on surrounding electrical grids.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
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