1
as in transformed
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in ceded
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of made over
Last year, agencies within South Florida’s ICAC task force made over 500 arrests.
—
Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Evelyn Peters, 11, made over 50 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for people working in Union City.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, that’s on top of the 11 first-round picks and five second-round picks he’s made over the previous four years.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Prior to this post, Fox wiped her Instagram clean of any other posts she's made over the years.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
On average, Musk made over 4,000 times more than the median annual salary for Tesla employees from 2020 to 2024.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Fresh s’mores made over campfire round containers were popular too.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Nearly $800 million in payouts were made over the last seven years.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Here is a brief overview of the Social Security cuts that have been made over the years.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Evelyn Peters, 11, made over 50 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for people working in Union City.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Of course, that’s on top of the 11 first-round picks and five second-round picks he’s made over the previous four years.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Prior to this post, Fox wiped her Instagram clean of any other posts she's made over the years.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
On average, Musk made over 4,000 times more than the median annual salary for Tesla employees from 2020 to 2024.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Fresh s’mores made over campfire round containers were popular too.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Nearly $800 million in payouts were made over the last seven years.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Here is a brief overview of the Social Security cuts that have been made over the years.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made over
Verb
-
Hudson, New York About two hours north of Manhattan, Hudson has transformed from a 19th-century whaling port into one of the Hudson Valley’s most design-centric small cities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
-
The neighborhood/area NoMad has transformed in the past few years, now competing with the Lower East Side and the West Village for the coolest on the island—and the area feels like a perfect combo of the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The models who went all the way were the ones who ceded to Banks’s worldview, who agreed to have their hair dyed and their teeth messed with and their bodies altered.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
-
For decades, America ceded this control, a strategic blunder that left our security perilously dependent on China, which now dominates over 80% of the global supply chain.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Eco effort When the building was remodeled in 2012, The Marlton's design team prioritized lowering energy consumption.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The kitchen was remodeled with 42-inch white cabinets, an undermount sink, stainless appliances and a gas cooktop.—
Lesa Stuart,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The other side of the former main-entrance doorway was converted into a stunning powder room, its Gothic arch preserved and now faceted with mosaic tile.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
-
In a scrappy match, the home side claimed the lead for the third and final time with eight minutes to go after a Leonardo Marin try converted by Paolo Garbisi, who was a perfect five-of-five off the kicking tee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Marzan was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines — a unit tasked with supplying troops with food, fuel, ammunition and equipment — and deployed to Kuwait to support the war effort.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
-
There are actually many ways to get your Known Traveler Number (KTN), the nine-digit number assigned to those approved for TSA PreCheck, and one of the easiest is by popping into your local Staples.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
-
While student enrollment dropped by about 38,000 over the last ten years, staffing numbers barely changed.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The waterfall was acquired by Mount Angel Abbey in 1908 and transferred to The Abbey Foundation of Oregon, a nonprofit that supports the abbey, in 2002, according to Amanda Staggenborg, the foundation’s communications director.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Senior guard Kyra Gardner transferred from Washington State and earned Big Sky Newcomer of the Year.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
American Reilly Opelka, a 6-foot–11 pro, said managing fatigue after a series of tournaments before hitting Indian Wells has altered his practice and play in exhibition matches, including a loss to 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca in Las Vegas.—
Nancy Moya,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
-
The models who went all the way were the ones who ceded to Banks’s worldview, who agreed to have their hair dyed and their teeth messed with and their bodies altered.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Made over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20over. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
