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concoction

[kon-kok-shuhn, kuhn-] / kɒnˈkɒk ʃən, kən- /


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Think iced fruity drinks, protein shakes and so-called dirty sodas - a concoction of foam, syrups and juices.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

"Vooaaria!" the bird croaked, a concoction of sounds that resembled a drunken old man.

From Barron's ● May 20, 2026

They didn’t know their chocolate-hazelnut concoction was aboard Orion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

“Snow fungus focuses on deep hydration and skin plumping, while red dates support circulation and a healthy glow,” Xie said, calling the concoction “a warm bowl of snow fungus and red date soup.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026

Within a few seconds, the concoction of the two expands in my stomach, and I feel like I’ve eaten enough food to last me the entire day.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

PepsiCo has worked with the brand on some of those novelty concoctions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

This doesn’t mean that residents have access to a kind of Megan’s Law list to be able to find out who is brewing what chemistry concoctions in their neighborhoods, though.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Fiber-drink concoctions of years past were lumpy or chalky and generally tasted awful, even if they managed to deliver more fiber itself.

From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026

Earlier in the trial, lawyers for MacInnes said Wilson's claims were "malicious concoctions" and that Wilson was using the incident as "leverage" during contract negotiations by the film's producers for more money.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

Ocean creatures drizzled in sauces or begging to be dipped in spicy concoctions.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins


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