1
as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center
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as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
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as in to remodel
to make different in some way
just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general
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as in transformation
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Recent Examples of make over
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
The new study shows the luck lies in the rate of genetic errors made over the course of the person's lifetime.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Shipping out Mikko Rantanen has to be the beginning of a mid-season makeover — not the Finn-ishing piece.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
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That work hardly is done, but real progress was made over the last four years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
The new study shows the luck lies in the rate of genetic errors made over the course of the person's lifetime.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Oscar winner, 55, gets a Midwestern makeover in the 30-second ad teaser and PEOPLE has an exclusive early look at the spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Shipping out Mikko Rantanen has to be the beginning of a mid-season makeover — not the Finn-ishing piece.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
Verb
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For libations, The Library promises a cozy workspace that transforms into a full-service cocktail and champagne bar by night.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Academy’s endorsement of Karla or Carlos Gascón has exposed the trade media, transforming it into a medium of spite.—
Armond White,
National Review,
5 Feb. 2025
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That’s concerning because the country is ceding valuable opportunities to learn from and compete with apps emerging from outside its sphere of influence.—
Selina Xu,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Lands can be ceded to Indian Tribes by governments, public entities, and private landowners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, furniture, mattresses, and home improvement goods could also be affected, making home renovations and remodeling more costly.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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The owners of local chain Sidecar Slider Bar will remodel the space on West Nine Mile Road in order to open a new concept.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Other major investments in the budget include school and program expansions, staff positions like social workers and transformation coaches, and school pool maintenance and staffing.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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So Far Gone, one of that decade’s high watermarks of blog-era taste and jocking-for-beats curation, ramped up the transformation, getting cagier about the oversharing and locating a vulnerability that didn’t scan as corny.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The property owners are asking that the Shell gasoline station’s full access on Ogden Falls Boulevard be converted to right-in, right-out, the median on the road be removed and the nearby access drive to their properties be granted full access, Leighty said.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The previous Angels closer, Carlos Estévez, in his only full season with the Angels (2023), converted 31 of 35 chances.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Who was Roland Bragg? Bragg was born in Sabattus, Maine, in 1923, and after joining the Army was assigned to the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, according to the DoD. He was stationed at Fort Bragg during World War II and ended up fighting in Europe.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Maximo, who’s 6-foot-8, was assigned to guard Nikolas Khamenia of Harvard-Westlake and Tyran Stokes of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, two All-Americans.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Using the gene-editing technique CRISPR, scientists can modify the pig’s DNA.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Based on the series parallel hybrid system used in the Prius, the Subaru version has been modified to work with Subaru's preferred boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD system.—
Aaron Turpen,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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Watching competing Science Olympiad team members talk about their machines felt like a group of proud classic car owners sharing new modifications with their people Saturday afternoon.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Given that the modification improved safety and did not destroy the coat, a lawsuit may not hold much weight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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