as in new
taking the place of one that came before
turned a towel into a makeshift skirt
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make shift
3 of 3phrase
as in cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
They were able to make shift without borrowing money.
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Recent Examples of makeshift
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
While Billy Napier spoke at a makeshift podium after losing to Miami 26-7, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin stood in the back of the room.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
There had already been one major let-off with Alisson thwarting Yilmaz, who had got in behind the makeshift right-back too easily.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Each became part of the political and historical phenomenon termed the balsero crisis, so named for the balsas, or makeshift rafts, that carried the refugees out into the Florida Straits.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Using office chairs and boxes as a makeshift tripod, Lynch adapted the script that had emerged from her journal into a video.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
After a long day down the shafts, mineworkers would gather at rowdy makeshift pubs called shebeens, and play famo.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, Germayne Cunningham would tie Sanaa up using one of his large t-shirts as a makeshift straitjacket, Clark added.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The unit had no electricity or running water, and a bucket was used as a makeshift toilet.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The show's runaway success and growing anticipation for the second season, which releases in December 2025, means revelers will surely be met with a sea of blue jumpsuits, ghoulish face paint and makeshift Pipboys this Halloween season for the second year in a row.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
While Billy Napier spoke at a makeshift podium after losing to Miami 26-7, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin stood in the back of the room.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
There had already been one major let-off with Alisson thwarting Yilmaz, who had got in behind the makeshift right-back too easily.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Each became part of the political and historical phenomenon termed the balsero crisis, so named for the balsas, or makeshift rafts, that carried the refugees out into the Florida Straits.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Using office chairs and boxes as a makeshift tripod, Lynch adapted the script that had emerged from her journal into a video.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
After a long day down the shafts, mineworkers would gather at rowdy makeshift pubs called shebeens, and play famo.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, Germayne Cunningham would tie Sanaa up using one of his large t-shirts as a makeshift straitjacket, Clark added.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The unit had no electricity or running water, and a bucket was used as a makeshift toilet.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeshift
Adjective
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China’s sweeping new restrictions, some of which won’t take effect until November, could deal a huge blow to East Asian economies, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which play critical roles in the global tech and artificial intelligence supply chain, as well as the auto industries.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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And among the primary challenges is learning new defensive principles.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are no substitutes named, nor a coach.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some workers, whose programs have alternative funding sources, continue to be paid on time.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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At Ares Management's analyst day last month, the alternative asset manager quietly bumped up its three-year fundraising targets by 25%.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Extending the lease at the Civic was a stopgap to avoid sending clients back to homelessness.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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That means the stopgap spending bill will likely not advance, as only three lawmakers in the Democratic caucus have crossed the aisle, with no others announcing plans to join Republicans over the weekend.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because the government shutdown prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from issuing its jobs report for September on Friday, Wall Street is turning to alternate gauges from the private sector.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been an alternate captain for years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Secure the hardware with nails, or use a hot glue gun as a backup.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Analysts have raised the possibility that North Korea’s next-generation Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its new Hwasong-11 Ma hypersonic glide vehicle, and other advanced weapons systems will be on display.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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An end to the fighting is expected to lead to rapid increases in the supply of food and other basic needs.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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