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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
The plane then made an emergency landing at St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida at approximately 2:08 p.m. local time, per the release.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
That makes these perfect for travelers, seniors, and basically anyone else.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Square Peg co-founders Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen want to help make aspiring filmmakers’ dreams come true.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 8 July 2025
Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
That makes these perfect for travelers, seniors, and basically anyone else.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Square Peg co-founders Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen want to help make aspiring filmmakers’ dreams come true.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 8 July 2025
Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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America keeps producing more effectively and efficiently: This is progress, growth and prosperity.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Pakistan, like many countries, is currently negotiating with the Trump Administration in effort to achieve a trade deal and avoid high tariffs.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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While drug companies face intense pressure to bring treatments to market quickly, those that maintain rigorous clinical trial standards ultimately achieve better market outcomes because regulatory approval and physician adoption depend on demonstrated safety profiles.—
JoAnn Yamani,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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One thing is for sure, Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination option in his contract for next season created a bit of salary-cap flexibility for the Heat this summer.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Female clients of mine have also reported feeling compelled to embrace more traditionally feminine roles.—
Jerry Colonna,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, the Supreme Court ruled that lawsuits to compel states to enforce Medicaid law—a federal statute—aren’t valid.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Her bags are kept behind glass and her collection includes what's called a Himalayan diamond Birkin, which is estimated to be worth as much as $500,000.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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First seen barreling toward the camera at speeds only the most brazen digital effects house could estimate, this mutt runs like the wind and pounces like an anvil with hairy legs and a neat red cape.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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According to Levitt, the jury selection process was built to root out those preexisting biases from making their way into the courtroom.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Remember the endurance paradox: your dog may be a sprinter at the park, but human beings are built for long-distances.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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Clarkson is a good start, but another piece or two seems likely to be added.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Kincaid may seem ruthless, but Koepp gives him a more sympathetic backstory, suggesting that the grieving mercenary recently lost a child and may sacrifice himself in order to spare another, if given such a chance.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Second-round draft pick Lachlan Olbrich has been getting acquainted with Chicago before the Bulls summer league team heads to Las Vegas for Friday’s opener against the Toronto Raptors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Already heading to the Midsummer Classic, Jazz Chisholm Jr. would love to take on a bigger role when Atlanta hosts All-Star festivities next week.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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