devise

verb

di-ˈvīz How to pronounce devise (audio)
Definition of devisenext
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 Koch devised a method for growing bacteria in a shallow glass dish; Julius Petri improved on it by adding a snug lid. — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 Jodie Sweetin has revealed details of the unique sleeping scheme she’s devised with husband Mescal Wasilewski. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026 So in classic spy fashion, the group devised secret codes to communicate with one another, hidden in plain sight, so the KGB would be none the wiser — using series of notes embedded in their sheet music. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Professors have encountered demonstrable issues with widespread cheating, with many forced to devise their own methods for eliminating unethical AI use. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devise
  1. concoct
  2. invent
  3. construct
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  • But this is largely a myth, concocted by critics and cool kids to explain away and undercut the popularity of their music.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Think hands-on, creative culinary practices like concocting herbal infusions, blending spices, and fermenting.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of concoct
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  • Now, if someone could just invent that pizza plant, that would be great.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The designer Dapper Dan, who helped invent hip-hop fashion, was originally known for his high-fashion knockoffs, but consumers came to view him as a brand unto himself.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of invent
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  • But Boulder City’s planning commission voted unanimously against constructing the data center on city land, according to the Current.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to water, many are concerned about consumer protections regarding electricity rate increases, demands on renewable energy and requirements about who gets employed to construct data centers.
    — Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of construct

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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devise. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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