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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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2
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
Organizers made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta in the presence of Israel-Premier Tech.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Posters were made to memorialize it.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Fears made the first and third free-throw attempts for a 69-66 lead.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
In the decade since its debut, that sneakily idiosyncratic show with oddball plots and winning performances by beloved characters has slowly but surely made its mark.
—Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
In this case, he’s made a villainous Predator named Dek, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, into the protagonist who pairs with Elle Fanning’s Weyland-Yutani synthetic known as Thia.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Teller made his hosting debut in 2022 during the Season 48 premiere.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Posters were made to memorialize it.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Fears made the first and third free-throw attempts for a 69-66 lead.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
In the decade since its debut, that sneakily idiosyncratic show with oddball plots and winning performances by beloved characters has slowly but surely made its mark.
—Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
In this case, he’s made a villainous Predator named Dek, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, into the protagonist who pairs with Elle Fanning’s Weyland-Yutani synthetic known as Thia.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Teller made his hosting debut in 2022 during the Season 48 premiere.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
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The film, which was produced by Sony, has reportedly become the most popular Netflix film ever, and continues to break streaming records, even for its original soundtrack.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In truth, Fulham haven’t produced a convincing performance and find themselves a point above the relegation zone.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Poetically, collaboration and togetherness were motifs throughout the evening, as no behind the camera job is accomplished in isolation.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Our purpose will be accomplished.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the government is now forced to sell even more oil on the black market at a discount to evade US government sanctions, one of the economists in Caracas told CNN.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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This was not the only notable injury on offense for the Packers in Week 9, as rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden was also forced to exit the game with a shoulder injury.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Restoring the Qianlong Garden took more than two decades, a costly and painstaking process based on a 2000 cooperation agreement signed by the World Monuments Fund and the museum, which estimated a price tag of $15-18 million.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Companies shouldn’t rush through the messy middle; those that win the AI race in the long run may not be those that deployed the technology first, but those that built the strongest collaboration between humans and AI.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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There seemed to be a rational acceptance of the outcome.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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