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devising

[dih-vahy-zing] / dɪˈvaɪ zɪŋ /




NOUN
planning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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It is a setup that Nicolas Jover, Arsenal's set-piece coach, would have noted before devising his own attacking plan.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

“It really underscores the urgency with which our elected officials and policymakers should be devising ways of mitigating the economic harm that is occurring as a result of immigration enforcement actions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

The official was reported to have been involved in devising Japan's security policy.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

She wasn’t so good at devising plans on the fly.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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