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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
Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
After the pomp and circumstance of the opening ceremony — which included Salma Hayek, singing and fireworks — players from both Mexico and South Africa have made their way to the field.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Officials did not immediately release details about where the drones were operating or whether any arrests were made.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made an early exit from Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of inflammation in his left knee.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
At the time, Dillon was informed by the UK actors’ union, Equity, and the Casting Directors Association (CDA) that efforts would be made to end requests for intimate measurements.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Seven months after The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift has made her return to country with a new song for Toy Story 5.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 June 2026
Reservations can be made online at Massport's website.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
After the pomp and circumstance of the opening ceremony — which included Salma Hayek, singing and fireworks — players from both Mexico and South Africa have made their way to the field.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Officials did not immediately release details about where the drones were operating or whether any arrests were made.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made an early exit from Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of inflammation in his left knee.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
At the time, Dillon was informed by the UK actors’ union, Equity, and the Casting Directors Association (CDA) that efforts would be made to end requests for intimate measurements.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Seven months after The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift has made her return to country with a new song for Toy Story 5.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 June 2026
Reservations can be made online at Massport's website.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Reece Chadfield achieved the feat at an event held at Stockton Cricket Club in northeast England on May 24, according to an announcement from the British Eating League, which hosted the competition.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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If dangerous logistics and supply runs can be achieved using cheap autonomous electric vehicles, the costs of losses become more acceptable.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The dam is one of three that created the boating and fishing lake in the early 1900s.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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The hard part for retirees—accumulating the savings—has already been accomplished.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Rutherford Hayes was a Civil War hero and accomplished General, who was wounded five times in battle.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The charging documents showed that Lunn restrained the victim in a bear hug, pinning her arms to her sides, and forced her to the ground behind a quad bench in an overgrown garden area.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The disparity has forced Goldman into the awkward position of defending a seat he’s held for two terms by running, at least in part, as the outsider.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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It’s estimated that there may have been as many as 10 million elk in North America at the time of European settlement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Pickens’ answer to the Star-Telegram seemed less optimistic.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Robinson wasn't the only Knick who seemed fed up with Wembanyama.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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“Made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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