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as in coped
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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2
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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as in pretended
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
he tried to make out that he didn't mind losing his job, but friends suspected he was desperately worried
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as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating
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Recent Examples of made out
Checks drawn from an IRA account and made out to the charity, either by the account holder or the IRA custodian, are considered qualified charitable distributions as long as other rules are met.
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
From Hawaiian to Californian wood The brothers had grown up riding the waves atop giant surfboards made out of native Hawaiian woods such as ulu and koa.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
The Star reviewed a copy of the $2,700 check, dated May 13, 2025, which was made out to Doug Billings.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The platforms are made out of recycled plastic by a manufacturer called ZICLA.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That's right, Cabello decided to carry a bag completely made out of frozen water onto the carpet, but before the action could even begin, the chain snapped off.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gibby had gone to a theatrical prop store and gotten a Jack Daniel’s bottle made out of hard sugar.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, biochemists interested in lifeforms on other worlds could speculate that they might be made out of silicon or breathe chlorine because these elements are very similar to carbon and oxygen based on their places on the table.
—David Szondy
august 27, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
The homes had floors made out of a new innovative wood that did not withstand water well.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
From Hawaiian to Californian wood The brothers had grown up riding the waves atop giant surfboards made out of native Hawaiian woods such as ulu and koa.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
The Star reviewed a copy of the $2,700 check, dated May 13, 2025, which was made out to Doug Billings.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
The platforms are made out of recycled plastic by a manufacturer called ZICLA.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That's right, Cabello decided to carry a bag completely made out of frozen water onto the carpet, but before the action could even begin, the chain snapped off.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gibby had gone to a theatrical prop store and gotten a Jack Daniel’s bottle made out of hard sugar.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, biochemists interested in lifeforms on other worlds could speculate that they might be made out of silicon or breathe chlorine because these elements are very similar to carbon and oxygen based on their places on the table.
—David Szondy
august 27, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
The homes had floors made out of a new innovative wood that did not withstand water well.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made out
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As a teen growing up in an abusive household, Morgan coped daily with physical and emotional harm from her mother.—
Laura Schwab Reese,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
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More than a year after the strike, commuters have been subject to daily traffic delays along east-west interstates while businesses have coped with a sustained decline in revenue.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The psychology behind this obsession One key reason for this fascination is their desire to feel understood and to connect with a broader group of people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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California Schemin’ is based on the true story of two Scottish friends, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who pretended to be a California rap duo, Silibil N’ Brains, to realize their dream of hip-hop stardom.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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No one pretended when Johnny Carson or others retired that the new group would replace them.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Lung-function testing used race corrections derived from slavery-era plantation medicine, leading to widespread underdiagnosis of serious lung disease in Black patients.—
Craig Spencer,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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While many growth factors are human-derived (which, naturally, spurs some ethical concerns), Bioeffect’s come from barley, which Brezavscek says are still effective.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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After coming in as an engineer, Dell'Anno decided to fully immerse himself in the culinary world.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The board placed the task of arts grants distribution into the hands of the Parks and Culture Committee and decided to transition its distribution formula to one that divided the total pot of arts funding allocated in the county budget equally among all qualified groups, Tarantino said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.—
Lauren Kim,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Made out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20out. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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