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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

The new concoction, meant to promote “restoration,” is a collaboration with Jolie — a New York-based beauty wellness company that sells filtered showerheads.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 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

Brigid had brought some Irish concoction that Mrs. Bedlow seemed to be trying to refuse, but the girl would not leave until she had been allowed to spoon some of it into the patient’s mouth.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson

Consumers share tips on how to “sleepmaxx” on social media, recommending devices, from wearables to smart mattresses and alarm clocks, along with DIY remedies like “sleepy girl mocktail” concoctions containing magnesium.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The whole periodic chart of elements and metals and all kinds of chemical concoctions found their way into the ground and the groundwater.

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

Two more baths follow in other, less offensive, concoctions.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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