made

Definition of madenext
past tense of make
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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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Recent Examples of made In the second half, the Charlotte Hornets’ newcomers made their own big impact. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026 This is the basic technology that revolutionized US oil a decade ago, and made the country by far the world’s top producer. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Marshall was heckled and repeatedly interrupted during the first Senate debate in September as boisterous audience members at the Kansas State Fairgrounds made their preference for Hamilton clear. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 The magnitude of the devastation is made personal for all of us. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Eastman Naia made its second appearance at Kingpins Amsterdam, supporting its network of mill partners like Advance Denim and Cone Denim and showcasing the breadth of applications for Naia Renew staple fiber. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Lula is a champion of the Palestinian cause; Bolsonaro, like his father, has made a point of befriending the Israeli right. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 Murray says her own experience has made her more understanding when female colleagues seem more tired or irritable than usual, particularly when the behavior is out of character. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 Purchases made before October 1, 2026 require items to be received at Free People’s warehouse within 30 days of delivery. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
Verb
  • Those changes seem to be linked to metabolic shifts, among them reductions in the load of glucose, the body’s standard fuel, which is produced mostly from carbohydrates.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • For context, burning fossil fuels produced about 38 billion tons in 2025.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • Bangladesh almost achieved that in recent years but in 2025 coverage dropped.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • What this 2026 squad lacks is a savvy veteran quarterback such as Ryan Fitzpatrick, who carried that franchise to five wins, which were all achieved after beginning that season with a seven-game losing streak.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Using a form created specifically for the Department of Correction, eligible voters can apply for, receive and return their absentee ballots in a timely manner.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • When pressed on whether an overhaul on that scale could be accomplished, El-Sayed compared it to mountain climbing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This is a team that accomplished something never done in NFL history against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • In the southern port city of Marseille, some shops and a municipal police station were damaged, while protesters briefly forced their way into the lobby of City Hall.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Performers weren’t spared either, with several forced to perform in the rain without covering for both artists and their equipment.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • The Vatican had originally estimated a weeklong hospital stay, and had canceled his audiences through Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • It’s estimated an additional $37 billion will flow to the philanthropy sector annually.
    — Melissa Stevens, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • The two built the models that modern central banks use to stabilize the economy, shifting macro policymakers’ focus from big economic variables like inflation and unemployment to the actual decisions of individuals.
    — Dario Marino, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The organization built a political presence in Texas with lobbying and legislative testimony as the state pushed back on transgender ideology in recent years.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • She had been dismembered into 14 pieces, in what seemed to be a ritualistic manner.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Products that once seemed outdated can attract fresh interest when creators present them as stylish, useful or different from modern alternatives.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Made.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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