1. to make up or invent something false or untrue
2. to construct or manufacture something, especially from prepared components

Examples

• The witness fabricates stories to avoid getting in trouble.
• She fabricates excuses when she’s late for work.
• The company fabricates metal parts for automobiles.
• He fabricates custom furniture in his workshop.
• The journalist was fired for fabricating quotes from sources.
• The factory fabricates electronic components for smartphones.
• Don’t fabricate details about your experience on your resume.