as in to concoct
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 devise
The moratorium will give Oldham County officials time to devise regulations for data centers.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2025
The composer then devised a one-note signal sound that reaches out into space with the Golden Record Voyager.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.
—Lee Ying Shan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Under the system of graft O’Connor devised, out-of-town crooks checked in with an underworld go-between, who would collect their name, address and a cash bribe.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2025
The composer then devised a one-note signal sound that reaches out into space with the Golden Record Voyager.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.
—Lee Ying Shan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Under the system of graft O’Connor devised, out-of-town crooks checked in with an underworld go-between, who would collect their name, address and a cash bribe.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devise
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For its 86th summer season, Del Mar has concocted a schedule filled with food-centric festivities, sips, handicapping and tips, blended in with world-class thoroughbred racing.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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At the end of the semester, Domokos asked him to concoct a simple algorithm to explore how tetrahedra balance.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
25 June 2025
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The brand that invented the nap dress is offering a sweet discount for the 4th: 20% off select styles, including many that are already on sale.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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Despite the wheel’s immeasurable impact, no one is certain as to who invented it, or when and where it was first conceived.—
Kai James,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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Available in 17 colors and in sizes up to a men’s 16, these flip-flops are constructed with squishy yoga mat footbeds that provide arch support and prevent foot fatigue while walking for long periods of time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devise. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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