improvising

VERB

make up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ad-lib brainstorm concoct contrive devise dream up invent throw together

STRONG

coin extemporize fake jam spark

WEAK

dash off do off top of head do offhand fake it improv improvisate knock off make do slapdash speak off the cuff wing it

Antonyms

WEAK

design plan premeditate

Example Sentences

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"Improvising on it, that I leave completely to the forces," he said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Improvising on top of that is like dancing on top of a volcano.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

Improvising freely, she and Hersch create an intimate, free atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re eavesdropping on a private after-party.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Improvising is what we Americans do when we’re in trouble, and so the pandemic has spawned many new approaches in education.

From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2022

“In the future, Tater,” suggested Nala, “let’s try to stick to the script. Improvising can be dangerous.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein