concoct
verb (used with object)
to prepare or make by combining ingredients, especially in cooking.
concocting
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present participleof concoct.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The BBC has seen the police tapes for the first time, showing Alex concocting a fake story about his mother and grandfather's whereabouts.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
He has gone so far as giving these agents names and concocting personal back stories for them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
It’s a lot of pressure, concocting a flawless ending.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
On these topics, he has moved beyond his habit of merely concocting a false reality about, say, immigration and crime to deliberately concocting a false reality about himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2024
"I vill now give to you the rrrecipe for concocting Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker! Get out pencils and paper."
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
