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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 concoction has a slightly fermented aftertaste and is popular in Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Bake this beautiful concoction and sprinkle flaky salt and grated lemon zest on top before serving with pasta or over slices of fresh sourdough.

From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026

The co-founders of Minicircle claim that they developed their FST-344 treatment in a garage and trialed the concoction on mice first before injecting themselves.

From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026

To make matters worse, she insisted that Kermit swallow a concoction she whipped up for his throat.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

On guitar, Thorn offers a sound that can be as classic as you need it to be while immaculately executing new Whigsian concoctions.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

Did any of these herbal concoctions actually cool my body temperature?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, the popularity of traditional sodas is hurting as younger consumers want exotic flavors and concoctions with TikTok-ready colors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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

Ocean creatures drizzled in sauces or begging to be dipped in spicy concoctions.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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