as in potential
often makings plural
the basic elements from which something can be developed
she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
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as in producing
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 achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in creating
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 fulfilling
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 forcing
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 estimating
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 constructing
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seeming
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in heading
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 enacting
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 earning
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 knowing
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in shutting
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 making
Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Gaga hints at that topical interpretation, in a nearly four-minute making-of teaser that the sponsoring company, Rocket and Redfin, posted to promote the coming 60-second Super Bowl spot.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Amanda did not take kindly to my making fun of her house.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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This does not prevent the sports-media ecosystem from orbiting around prediction-making, an obsession that has only ballooned in the age of legal sports betting.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Gaga hints at that topical interpretation, in a nearly four-minute making-of teaser that the sponsoring company, Rocket and Redfin, posted to promote the coming 60-second Super Bowl spot.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
City College, is making a strong impression at the Senior Bowl.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Amanda did not take kindly to my making fun of her house.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for making
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But high-resolution Surveying—gathering exhaustive and detailed information about a very narrow topic—is the key to unlocking the learning potential of imitation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Senior executives speak openly about the potential for better customer experience, better products, and fundamentally new business models enabled by AI.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Oh-My-God particle first interacted with an atomic nucleus in the upper atmosphere, producing a series of daughter particles that each maintain a fraction of the original particle’s momentum, which then collide with greater and greater numbers of particles, and so on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cattle there are raised in open-air conditions and fed for precisely 600 to 650 days, producing uniquely tender beef with subtle umami.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tangible goals include achieving zero plastic use in all guest rooms and implementing innovative systems like ice storage for energy efficiency and grey water water reuse for conservation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The federal agency was tasked with creating and enforcing rules to protect consumers from abusive practices across a range of financial institutions.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Its acquisition of Calpine closed on January 7, 2026, creating a footprint encompassing 21 nuclear reactors and over 50 natural gas plants.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The goal, Hill says, is to find the balance between saving for the future and living a fulfilling life now.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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The state mandates more affordable housing to be built in high-density areas near mass transit lines, yet court actions hinder development from taking place fulfilling the directive.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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In 1969, the Shah of Iran commissioned Leleu to make 51 tents for a sprawling installation commemorating the 2,500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire—after three years, however, the bill was never paid, forcing the company to shut down.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 1979, a severe storm caused the roof of Kemper Arena to collapse, forcing the Kings to play at Municipal Auditorium, a much smaller venue that seated about 10,000 fans.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Taking copious notes during position meetings, with running backs coach Ron Gould estimating that Williams goes through a notebook every 2-3 weeks.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Wick said accurately estimating costs for complex infrastructure projects is notoriously difficult, especially in an inflationary environment.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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When researchers abruptly changed the shape or layout of the tank, the previously active neural ensemble quieted down within minutes, while a new configuration of neurons rapidly took over—constructing an entirely new spatial map.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok tradeoff is dynamic scanning, selecting, and constructing in return for patience, credulity, and willingness to follow direction.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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