1
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
One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.
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Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
The gun is a popular rifle used to hunt bigger game and has a markedly different design and function than the modern semiautomatic assault rifles that have made headlines in high-profile mass shootings.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Series creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has made numerous changes to the source material, very few of which pleased fans or made much sense.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The total of 823 munitions made the attack Russia's largest to date, surpassing the 741 munitions reported by the air force on July 9.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Not enough points were scored and, in the final 59 minutes, not enough big plays were made.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Hoffman, 35, made a major splash on Hacks this year.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
The gun is a popular rifle used to hunt bigger game and has a markedly different design and function than the modern semiautomatic assault rifles that have made headlines in high-profile mass shootings.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Series creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has made numerous changes to the source material, very few of which pleased fans or made much sense.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The total of 823 munitions made the attack Russia's largest to date, surpassing the 741 munitions reported by the air force on July 9.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Not enough points were scored and, in the final 59 minutes, not enough big plays were made.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Hoffman, 35, made a major splash on Hacks this year.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
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The exosomes produced in this process contain no live cells or intact genetic material.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar was executive produced by Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation is behind picking the Super Bowl halftime performer.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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No footballer has ever achieved his level of influence and global notoriety at such a young age.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, the film achieved cult hit status on home video.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some steps in the report can presumably be accomplished quickly, and may indeed improve America’s health, even if modestly.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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With how the rotation was used in Week 1, neither goal was accomplished.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Syed was forced out this summer despite two decades of experience in counterterrorism and cyber operations.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The show also featured a number of first-time nominees and first-time winners like Tramell Tillman, Jeff Hiller, Hannah Einbinder, and Owen Cooper, all of whom were been forced to amend their moment in the spotlight to adhere to the joke.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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More than 3,000 people were estimated to be at the event, according to the university's police chief, Jeff Long.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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It is widely estimated that fighters are given a smaller share of the organization's revenue compared to athletes in other leagues and fighting promotions.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The day after Kirk’s murder, his supporters gathered at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix to pay their respects to the man who built a movement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During that time, 21,529,464 examples were produced, more than any other automotive nameplate except the Toyota Corolla, which was built on many unrelated platforms as a Corolla in name only.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The August grisly murder of Ukrainian emigre Iryna Zarutska seemed to capture the media for a day.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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