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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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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
According to the outlet, the build will mostly be made out of hemp, including the internal bricks and joinery.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Plus, they’re made out of my favorite Spacedye fabric, which is soft enough to lounge in, too.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The fabric the bra is made out of is important, too.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Many of our ancient ancestors even wore dental bridges made out of gold and other precious metals—so grills have a long, proud history.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
In a photo shared in her People cover story, which was shot by photographer Ruven Afanador, Shakira could be seen lounging on a brocade-upholstered chaise while modeling a nude cowl neck slip dress made out of nothing but mesh.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Really elaborate coffees being made out of a pop up van.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
That’s the cloth, and that’s predominantly made out of nylon.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The ear cushions ensure a snug fit, and the headphones themselves are made out of recycled plastic, which is sure to draw in those who are environmentally conscious.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Plus, they’re made out of my favorite Spacedye fabric, which is soft enough to lounge in, too.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The fabric the bra is made out of is important, too.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Many of our ancient ancestors even wore dental bridges made out of gold and other precious metals—so grills have a long, proud history.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
In a photo shared in her People cover story, which was shot by photographer Ruven Afanador, Shakira could be seen lounging on a brocade-upholstered chaise while modeling a nude cowl neck slip dress made out of nothing but mesh.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Really elaborate coffees being made out of a pop up van.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
That’s the cloth, and that’s predominantly made out of nylon.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The ear cushions ensure a snug fit, and the headphones themselves are made out of recycled plastic, which is sure to draw in those who are environmentally conscious.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made out
Verb
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Only conceded once at Arsenal last week and coped well, before making some fine saves on the final day against Wolves.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Lennie asked about how the audience coped with that.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In the first incident, the victim pretended to sleep during the attack.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Griffin has never pretended to be a radical innovator or a savant.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Industry experts caution that aggregates derived from coal waste currently represent only a tiny sliver of China’s annual consumption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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In men who develop it, hair follicles are genetically sensitive to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a hormone derived from testosterone.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Without a staff, and also faced with electrical issues, Robertson and two cousins decided to temporarily close the restaurant’s doors on May 12.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Gerrit Cole was originally lined up to start Sunday, but the Yankees decided to give their ace — and the rest of the rotation — an extra day of rest amid a stretch of 16 consecutive games without an off-day.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Morocco attempted five shots before Scotland managed its first, which did not come until the 44th minute.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Among those another shot back was Jon Rahm, who missed two good chances Friday morning but still managed a 68 without a bogey on his card.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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