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adjective

as in prefab

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prefabricated

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verb

past tense of prefabricate
as in constructed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefabricated
  1. prefab
  2. constructed
  3. built
  4. fabricated
  5. erected
  6. assembled
  7. manufactured
  8. designed
Adjective
  • Of course, Poke Ichii has some prefab choices if you’re paralyzed by the excess of options, and there are some sides to choose from, including Spam musubi, takoyaki and mochi ice cream for dessert.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Crafted by a New York City architecture firm, this two-bedroom prefab module—spanning two stories—resembles an elevated treehouse.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Definition of prefab
Verb
  • Azalea Group The Palmares’ Golf Course Palmares, which Frank Pennick originally designed, was constructed in 1974 as a conventional 18-hole members' golf club until having a major makeover in 2011.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Since that initial commitment, ATALCO has expanded its alumina production capabilities and constructed a pilot facility for primary gallium production at the Louisiana refinery.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of constructed
Verb
  • It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The CoreHMC system built by Captive Devices plugs directly into Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, letting performers and crews capture, review and tweak facial performance in real time on set.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of built
Verb
  • Palal also rejected the defense’s contention that Davis fabricated his accounts to make money.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • GPTZero investigation published 14 May 2026 found 16 of 27 citations fabricated, misattributed, or broken, including references to Forbes, McKinsey, Gartner, TechCrunch, and WIRED.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fabricated
Verb
  • In 2021, Parton asked Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would have allowed a statue of her to be erected on the grounds of the state Capitol.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fans of Dolly Parton have erected a memorial at the legendary singer-songwriter’s star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame, placing flowers, cards and candles that continue to burn into the morning hours.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of erected
Verb
  • Engineers have assembled a prototype air-cooling rig to test the passive safety systems.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • High prices, closed factories Anderson said from January to July this year, there were about 689,000 vehicles assembled in Canada.
    — Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of assembled
Verb
  • The domestic supply shortfall for wafers manufactured using advanced processes of 7 nanometres (nm) and below is projected to fall from 92% in 2025 to 34% by 2035, according to the investment bank.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, rows of in-house brand American Hat Company (manufactured in Bowie) line the walls, and customers queue up for sessions with its team of experienced shapers.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of manufactured
Verb
  • The company also says the platform is designed to accommodate future battery technology, potentially allowing newer packs to be used with the existing motorcycle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • My actual wedding dress was designed with the Manolo Camparinew Satin Mary Janes in mind.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
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