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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
will you help me make the dough for the cookies?
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the cats made quite a disturbance when they knocked the Christmas tree over
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as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion
one person from each department will be asked to make a short presentation at the meeting
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as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
made him do all the work while everyone else just lounged around
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I make that to be about six feet long
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in to head
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the baby made straight for the toy lying on the rug
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the legislature failed to make any new laws last session
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
I make considerably more money now than I did when I first started working here
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in to shut
chiefly dialect
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
make the gate when ye leave
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Recent Examples of make
Trump's tsunami of tariffs will make groceries and other everyday items more expensive, costing families an extra $6,000 a year.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
This two-parter comes on the heels of Thursday’s episode, in which Eddie finally made things right with Christopher.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
Mulier was recognized for his Alaïa summer-fall 2024 collection made entirely from a single wool yarn.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
Products ranging from Apple's iPhones, which are largely manufactured in China, to clothing made in Vietnam could spike in price due to the reciprocal tariffs, with those nations facing rates of 34% and 46%, respectively.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
This two-parter comes on the heels of Thursday’s episode, in which Eddie finally made things right with Christopher.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
Mulier was recognized for his Alaïa summer-fall 2024 collection made entirely from a single wool yarn.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
Products ranging from Apple's iPhones, which are largely manufactured in China, to clothing made in Vietnam could spike in price due to the reciprocal tariffs, with those nations facing rates of 34% and 46%, respectively.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make
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Moss, who also executive produces and made her directorial debut with episodes of the show, agreed that June has pushed characters in authority to do better, let alone spearheading rebellion amongst the oppressed.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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For example, a carbon tax puts a price on carbon emissions by produced by products as a way of reducing environmental impacts.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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At this point, achieving half that number might be a stretch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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One of the big reasons for this, say three McKinsey consultants, is that... Post Buy Copies The numbers tell the story: Women achieved educational parity with men more than 40 years ago and today are outperforming men in formal educational settings.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
Harvard Business Review,
3 Apr. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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To compel Brand to return home, the UK government’s Home Office would need to make an extradition request to U.S. authorities.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Overreaching diversity strategies can not only suppress speech, but also compel it.—
Suzanne Nossel,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2025
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Analysts estimate Meta could gain between $2.46 billion and $3.38 billion in additional ad revenue in 2025 if TikTok is banned.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With the average global tariff at approximately 18%, U.S. economic growth will slow to around 1% for the next several quarters, with inflation rising back to 5%, estimated Mark Dowding, BlueBay chief investment officer at RBC Global Asset Management.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Runway also made headlines in the fall for a deal with Lionsgate, in which the studio is using Runway’s tech to build a model trained exclusively on Lionsgate IP.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The volatile security situation is now combined with the perception, if not the reality, that Iran is preparing to build nuclear weapons.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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While this role may seem simple, attention to detail is crucial for success.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Characterized by embracing your natural shape and texture—imperfections and all—the trend is a fitting one for 2025, as the year already seems to be celebrating a distinct come-as-you-are vibe as far as beauty goes.—
Dulce Moncada,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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Pop into the National Museum of African American Music and the Ryman Auditorium before heading back to Bobby Nashville, where Backyard Sessions, a free summer rooftop music series, is the perfect way to wrap up your girls’ trip.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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But such requests would be handled by the federal Commerce Department, which is headed by Trump ally Howard Lutnick.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Make.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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