MADE OUT Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

made out

verb

past tense of make out

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 Here’s a look back at the 2026 All-Star Weekend, and who made out best during the league’s midseason break. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Noem’s purchases were largely made out of public view and angered communities that were caught by surprise. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Half of her form-fitting gown was crafted from a black silk material, while the other half was made out of sheer black lace featuring a subtle shimmering sheen. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026 Sabath isn’t convinced an AI future is as inevitable as it’s being made out to be. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 Make sure these decorative accents and furniture pieces are made out of breathable, lightweight materials for even better results. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 It’s made out of a four-way stretch, breathable, quick-dry material. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 The parks department also installed a new futsal field, made out of turf panels that are easier and less costly to maintain. — Bella Decrescenzo, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 Langeliers singled to right center in the third inning and made out as part of a fielder’s choice later in the inning. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for made out

Verb

She’s coped in life by using other people to take care of her in many different ways.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Belgium’s midfield coped despite playing without both Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans, who was lost to injury in pregame warm-ups.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 July 2026

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Verb

Thomas Jefferson, that most infuriatingly complex of our nation’s founders, understood this.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
Manufacturers often continue specifying virgin materials because their performance is well understood, while comparable data for recycled alternatives remain limited.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

At first, Universal set up that experience with a clever narrative shift that pretended to put guests into a Universal movie after spending the tour learning how they were made.

— Robert Niles, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of pretended

Verb

The tally is built using equivalent album units derived from streaming activity, traditional purchases and track sales.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Spicules are tiny needle-like structures derived from silica-rich marine sponges, corals or plants, or made synthetically, that create microscopic channels in the skin to help deliver active ingredients more deeply.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of derived

Verb

However, if the judge doesn’t lean their way, LCDS argued that victims still can’t argue that the school knew the images existed or intentionally helped facilitate their spread, which the school thinks should be fatal.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
During that time, Welch knew the woman and her daughter had expired tourist visas but faked a variety of records to convince them otherwise.

— Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of knew

Verb

First, the city’s second-longest serving mayor decided to retire less than halfway through her term.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Joining him at the top of the medals stand was Jefferson-Wooden, whose main challenger, Gabby Thomas, has been running well but decided not to run at nationals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

Definition of decided

Verb

Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said Burke’s mother, Colleen Burke, managed most of the company’s financial decisions.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
The Japanese international moved to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, but managed just one goal in 28 appearances in the English Championship.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026