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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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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Kahlid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzi Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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Following a 44-point outing against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 2, Edwards produced 11 points in 31 minutes of action in a rematch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ready Player One previously achieved $53 million domestically in its opening weekend in 2018.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Then in 2015, the Falcon 9 achieved a radical feat that would change aerospace forever.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Below, find details on everything from skincare products to cozy rugs to hot sauces, created by the likes of John Legend, Joanna Gaines, and so many more celebs.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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That perhaps, has created the most important similarity of all.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Most experts believe historic improvements have been accomplished largely through better public health services and medical treatment for people experiencing addiction.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
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That championship-caliber dive from Strange captures the heart and soul of what Southlake Carroll’s rising defense has accomplished throughout this season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
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As Kate Niederhoffer and Jeffrey Hancock note in Harvard Business Review, forced AI adoption amid layoffs breeds resistance, anxiety, and plummeting morale.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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California also allows ballots, if postmarked by election day, to be accepted up to a week after polls close — though that policy may soon be forced to change depending how the Supreme Court rules on a case challenging ballots arriving after election day.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 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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Power comes from a new hybrid system expected to deliver 37 mpg in combined city/highway driving — a 54% increase from the most efficient version of the 2023 Cherokee, the last model Stellantis built before idling production.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The company’s approach has built a loyal customer base that spans generations.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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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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