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
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Meyer has been injured the past few seasons when the Twins have played the Marlins, meaning Wednesday’s start was a long time in the making.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The whole process of making the film changed her.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 15 May 2026
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So, both these games have the makings of providing big viewership numbers on a holiday when most people are home.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Meyer has been injured the past few seasons when the Twins have played the Marlins, meaning Wednesday’s start was a long time in the making.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Verb
Hill has denied making most of these comments.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The whole process of making the film changed her.
—Jd Linville, Variety, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for making
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In fact, white clover flourishes best in full sun, says Watkins who sees the potential for clover to flourish in USDA Zones 6-9 and beyond year-round.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The results suggest a broad surge in support for loosening restrictions on research into substances such as psilocybin and MDMA to probe their potential for medical use.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The retailer is known for producing high-end bedding with low-end prices, most of which are thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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However, achieving strong nonlinear optical switching at extremely low energies in a compact nanocavity platform has remained a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Lee began working under Price in June 2023 as a public information officer, a position charged with communicating with journalists, disseminating information to the public and fulfilling public records requests.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The windshield on a Southwest Airlines flight cracked May 11, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Oklahoma, federal aviation officials said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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As the village erupts into full-scale panic, the emergency evolves into a darker mystery, forcing the cop to confront a seemingly impossible reality.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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With federal protections in flux and the EWG estimating more than 200 million Americans could have PFAS in their drinking water above 1 part per trillion, the responsibility has largely shifted to consumers to figure this out themselves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Worse still, the heat makes spilled oil more toxic, with some scientists estimating that the Gulf is the most polluted marine basin in the world.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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As his other former debate partner Max Kellerman explained, Smith is at his best reacting cartoonishly to provocative takes, not constructing them.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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