make (any) sense of

idiom

: to understand (something)
We couldn't make (any) sense of the instructions.

Examples of make (any) sense of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Landau and Simon were trying to make sense of a very real demand: smart, informed, modern couples wanted custom engagement rings without the absurd markup, gatekeeping, or outdated diamond industry antics. Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Automated technology makes requests to a website, then copies the results and tries to make sense of them. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025 Investigators were left grasping at smoke, trying to make sense of a pattern that felt deliberate but remained elusive. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 4 June 2025 For a parent at home hearing you and trying to make sense of you. / Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for make (any) sense of

Cite this Entry

“Make (any) sense of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20%28any%29%20sense%20of. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!