Opponents say genetically engineered crops can cross-pollinate and damage other crops.
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Engineered
Synonyms for "engineered" (100 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
Adjective(11 words)
artificial lakeartificial processartificial process developmentartificial systembioengineered productioncardiovascular mechanismconstructed argumentconstructed systemcontrivedcontrived narrativecrafted jewelry
Strong matches (30)
Noun(14 words)
design place value contentdesignerengineeringengineering academic communityengineering principlegenetic relationgmohuman-made processlab grown cropsmachine-cutmachined processmakeupman mademan-made product
Adjective(5 words)
Related words (50)
Adjective(22 words)
man-made systemsmanmade materialsmanmade objectmanmade processmanmade structuremanmade systemmanufactured materialmanufactured substancemanufactured surfacemechanical actionsmechanical componentmechanical couplingmechanical effectsmechanical forcesmechanical signalmechanical systemspurposefulschemed eventssynthetic designsynthetic material
Show 2 more words
synthetic system componentstechnical study
Verb(13 words)
Noun(11 words)
manipulated changemeccanica italianmechanical actionmechanical contractionmechanical devicemodified quizmore mechanicalmost geneticmost mechanicalnonphysiological systemsolid surface material
Determiner(2 words)
most mechanical energy transfermost routine motion
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: airbrushed, artificial lake, artificial process, artificial process development, artificial system.
- Sentence evidence is available for engineered, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "engineered".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "engineered"
Keep "engineered" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "engineered" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "engineered", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "engineered" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
15 entriescrafted strategydesigned approachengineered campaignengineered experimentengineered metalengineered outcomeengineered planengineered productengineered scenarioengineered systemengineered woodproduct designsoftware designstructural designsystem design
Collocations
9 entriesengineered designengineered materialsengineered planengineered softwareengineered solutionengineered systemengineered to lastengineered to scaleengineered wood
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
This virus was engineered in a lab.
Source: tatoeba (3847481)
These protests are engineered by the CIA.
Source: tatoeba (3856961)
These riots are engineered by Washington's neocons.
Source: tatoeba (3856962)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "engineered"?
Closest matches include airbrushed, artificial lake, artificial process, artificial process development, artificial system.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "engineered"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.