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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
Plus, they’re made out of my favorite Spacedye fabric, which is soft enough to lounge in, too.
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Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
They're also made out of a stretchy and breathable leggings material, which doesn't pinch or wrinkle.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 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
Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
They're also made out of a stretchy and breathable leggings material, which doesn't pinch or wrinkle.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 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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Everybody has an accent, including you, and depending on who’s listening, a person may not be understood.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These have yielded Crave comedy Slo Pitch from Page Boy, while more details from the series coming from Seth Rogen’s Point Great via its deal with Lionsgate are understood to be coming soon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Verb
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King pretended to be dead as Lee tried to wrench open the cash register.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Samara Weaving once pretended to be her lookalike friend, Margot Robbie.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The company is developing synthetic hard-carbon materials derived from resin and coal, aiming to lower costs and strengthen domestic supply chains.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The profit was derived from revenue of £633 million ($849 million), which was basically flat from the prior year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 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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No other information was released on Wednesday, including whether the two men knew each other.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Soho was already too expensive — landlords were asking for key money in the five-figures — so Mango knew that was a dead end.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In March 2016, when the owners closed the restaurant, Joel decided to turn a setback into an opportunity.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The pair decided to study the canyons — which are a six-hour drive from WCU in Gunnison — after reading about the recession of Powell and the canyons coming back to life.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Made out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20out. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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