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as in produced
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 achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in created
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 accomplished
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 forced
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 estimated
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 built
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in headed
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 enacted
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 earned
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 understood
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in 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 made
Families living in barndominiums have made choices to own animals, raise their own crops and garden, get outside and play.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
So far, Wembanyama has made 392 3-point field goals and Curry has 372.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Much like last game, Indiana made its run in the third quarter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
That is what made McVey so valuable last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Swimsuits for women my size are typically cumbersome, made with a confusing excess of fabric, and frumpy.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The Ducks made several poor decisions trying to break the puck out, and one eventually landed it on Dorofeyev’s stick in front.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
So far, Wembanyama has made 392 3-point field goals and Curry has 372.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Much like last game, Indiana made its run in the third quarter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
That is what made McVey so valuable last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Swimsuits for women my size are typically cumbersome, made with a confusing excess of fabric, and frumpy.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.
—Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The Ducks made several poor decisions trying to break the puck out, and one eventually landed it on Dorofeyev’s stick in front.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
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The Marty Party produced one postseason goal in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Cool conditions produced a bunch of fast times Friday at the CIF state track and field championships.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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While vitamin C is almost entirely synonymous with brightening in the US, in Korea, brightening can be achieved through a blend of ingredients including niacinamide, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and rice extract, among others.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
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That does not mean MAHA has achieved nothing.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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To some extent, supply created its own demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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It’s been accomplished six times, and UCLA is responsible for four.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Ruben has accomplished his goal to kill Niall and regain his sense of power.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Today, however, the opposite is true, and they are deliberately displayed as current fashion trends have brought to the surface what was once forced to be hidden.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Fueled by large stocks of critically dry vegetation and extreme winds, the fires killed 31 people, destroyed nearly 12,000 homes, and forced over 150,000 evacuations.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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In 2021, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimated there were at least 777 digital labor platforms operating globally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In the year after Jackson’s death, Billboard estimated his estate earned $1 billion.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Playing catch-up, Target has built three new distribution hubs in the past four years to replace the capacity third-party partners previously provided.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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For a movement built partly around concern over pesticides and environmental toxins, that was not a side issue.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Jocytė provides spark During her pregame press conference, Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase seemed to hint that rookie Justė Jocytė might not get into Thursday’s game.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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