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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
These are signs of human and natural activity that made it into the atmosphere and were stored in ice cores.
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Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
An indie actress to remember in films like Donnie Darko (2001), Adaptation (2002), and Crazy Heart (2009), Gyllenhaal made her directorial debut in 2021 with The Lost Daughter.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Deon Cole also made a surprise appearance onstage midway through the afternoon, where the comedian once again joked about the incident at the British Academy Film Awards where Jordan and Lindo were called a racial slur by Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
As with any war, though, there’s money to be made, and particularly by the defense industry — a sector of the economy in which California holds an advantage over much of the rest of the nation.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Pavilion rental requests must be made at least 21 days prior to use and renters must be at least 21 years of age.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Thompson led the Mavericks in his first game back from a right adductor contusion and finished with 24 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers off the bench, while Middleton made several clutch shots and finished with 19 points and seven assists.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026
Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
An indie actress to remember in films like Donnie Darko (2001), Adaptation (2002), and Crazy Heart (2009), Gyllenhaal made her directorial debut in 2021 with The Lost Daughter.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Deon Cole also made a surprise appearance onstage midway through the afternoon, where the comedian once again joked about the incident at the British Academy Film Awards where Jordan and Lindo were called a racial slur by Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
As with any war, though, there’s money to be made, and particularly by the defense industry — a sector of the economy in which California holds an advantage over much of the rest of the nation.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Pavilion rental requests must be made at least 21 days prior to use and renters must be at least 21 years of age.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Thompson led the Mavericks in his first game back from a right adductor contusion and finished with 24 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers off the bench, while Middleton made several clutch shots and finished with 19 points and seven assists.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
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By combining strontium doping and oxygen tuning, the team produced many slightly different versions of the material.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is, of course, exactly the logic that drove the CIA’s support for the Mujahideen Mujahedeen in Afghanistan and the arming of Syrian rebel factions – both of which produced consequences their architects failed to foresee.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2026
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It has always been achieved in the past.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is achieved while outputting a maximum power of 140kW at 360Nm, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once the films were created, the researchers needed ways to carefully adjust the number of charge carriers—particles that carry electrical current inside the material.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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At just 10 years old, Max Alexander has already accomplished a lot in the fashion industry.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Oilers accomplished that (in creative fashion) by acquiring pending UFA Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks for Mangiapane and a first-round draft pick in 2027.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jaxson Hayes and Marcus Smart helped spearhead a strong defensive effort that held New York to less than 100 points and forced eight key turnovers late in the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The woman is estimated to be between 65 and 70 and is 5-foot-3 and 150 pounds.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 80-foot-long grinning behemoth floating in a roadside pond was built as an anniversary gift for the owner’s whale-loving wife.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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With Xi’s approval, momentum built quickly.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the prefrontal cortex, which regulates mood, the drug seemed to prompt brain cells to grow new branch-like projections that help neurons connect with one another.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before the start of the war, the California economy seemed poised for strong growth despite a lagging jobs market that has seen multiple employers — including several major tech companies such as Google, Block and Autodesk — slash payrolls by the thousands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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