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as in transformed
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center
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as in ceded
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
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as in remodeled
to make different in some way
just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general
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Recent Examples of made over
Still, significant changes to how students are assigned to schools have been made over the past half century.
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Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
At this point, Cracker Barrel has made over only a handful of its stores – still in the test and learn stage.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Free Press did an analysis of some public schools and districts where progress has been made over the past six years.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Primus said the biggest problems in the industry are the lack of growth and poor service after all the deep cuts railroads have made over the last decade in the interest of efficiency and improving profitability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, for instance, an 18-year-old Southern California man who prosecutors say made over 375 swatting and threat calls − including reporting mass shootings − between August 2022 and January 2024, was sentenced to four years in prison.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Probably that change is going to be made over the next week or so.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Star Wars made over $195 million in 1977, pulling in over four times as much as the second-place movie of that year, and in the process fundamentally transformed not just the position of science fiction within popular culture, but the very approach to crafting visual entertainment.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The movie, which opened to critical praise, ultimately made over $177 million at the box office.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
At this point, Cracker Barrel has made over only a handful of its stores – still in the test and learn stage.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Free Press did an analysis of some public schools and districts where progress has been made over the past six years.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Primus said the biggest problems in the industry are the lack of growth and poor service after all the deep cuts railroads have made over the last decade in the interest of efficiency and improving profitability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, for instance, an 18-year-old Southern California man who prosecutors say made over 375 swatting and threat calls − including reporting mass shootings − between August 2022 and January 2024, was sentenced to four years in prison.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Probably that change is going to be made over the next week or so.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Star Wars made over $195 million in 1977, pulling in over four times as much as the second-place movie of that year, and in the process fundamentally transformed not just the position of science fiction within popular culture, but the very approach to crafting visual entertainment.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The movie, which opened to critical praise, ultimately made over $177 million at the box office.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made over
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Lamar Bathhouse was turned into an emporium and gift shop, while Hale Bathhouse was transformed into the nine-room Hotel Hale, complete with Eden Restaurant and tubs that fill with the park’s spring water.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cioffi saw its potential and transformed it into arguably one of Tuscany's most serene hotels, overlooking the one-of-a-kind Val d'Orcia—a UNESCO World Heritage Site that feels too beautiful to be real.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Wintour has tapped protege and Vogue digital editor Chloe Malle as head of editorial content for the American edition of Vogue, taking the reins from Wintour, who ceded her role leading the publication in June.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just days after announcing her engagement to Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift ceded some of the spotlight to a fellow NFL WAG celebrating a milestone birthday.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Originally built in 2006 and since extensively remodeled not once but twice, the property is anchored by a single-level abode with two bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 2,300 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal 2025, the first 25 to 30 locations will have been remodeled.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Smokey Bones locations bringing in less money will be converted into other brands the company owns, such as Twin Peaks lodges or sports bars, Boerema said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Initially powered by a water counterbalance system, it was soon converted to steam in 1886 and later electrified by 1915.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The public pressure succeeded, and the Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger — who would later become Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 — assigned an exorcist to the Smurl case.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recruits with the lowest scores on the military's aptitude test are assigned to what is known as Category 4.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, Tony Romo’s 10-year, $180 million CBS contract changed the game.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her nails were also changed for each look.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Coleman was recruited to Arizona by Fisch and transferred to Washington when the coach was hired in Seattle.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crews altered course to reach the distressed vessel, which was just off the coast of Massachusetts’ capital city.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Made over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20over. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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