coined

[koind] / kɔɪnd /

VERB

create, invent

Synonyms

STRONG

brainstorm compose conceive contrive counterfeit fabricate forge formulate frame manufacture mint mold originate spark spitball stamp strike

WEAK

dream up head trip make up make up off the top of one's head think up trump up

Antonyms

STRONG

demolish destroy ruin stop wreck

Example Sentences

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The phrase "American dream" was coined in the 1930s and often conjures up images of suburban families, solid jobs and beach vacations.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The 51-year-old calls herself California’s “first partner,” a title she coined herself to signal an equal footing with the governor and gender inclusivity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

When prominent AI researcher Andrej Karpathy coined the term “vibe coding” in early 2025, he gave an explicit shoutout to Cursor.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

The left-winger joined Hoffenheim from Swedish side Hammarby in January of 2025 and fairly soon after the phrase 'Bazoumania' was coined.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He read and reread the works of Stephen Potter—the English writer who coined the terms one-upmanship and gamesmanship—not as social satire but as a manual of practical stratagems.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer