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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
will you help me make the dough for the cookies?
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the cats made quite a disturbance when they knocked the Christmas tree over
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as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
one person from each department will be asked to make a short presentation at the meeting
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as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
made him do all the work while everyone else just lounged around
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I make that to be about six feet long
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in to head
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the baby made straight for the toy lying on the rug
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the legislature failed to make any new laws last session
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
I make considerably more money now than I did when I first started working here
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in to shut
chiefly dialect
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
make the gate when ye leave
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Recent Examples of make
The child suffered scrapes and bruises and was expected to make a full recovery, said Kristy Wells, a spokesperson for Fullerton police.
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Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Kaiser says the union’s demands would make coverage even less affordable.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Anwar said the agreement the attorney general made with Hartford HealthCare is a step in the right direction.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Video made public Friday shows the 37-year-old and her wife exchanging words with ICE officers in the seconds before the shooting.
—Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Kaiser says the union’s demands would make coverage even less affordable.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Anwar said the agreement the attorney general made with Hartford HealthCare is a step in the right direction.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Video made public Friday shows the 37-year-old and her wife exchanging words with ICE officers in the seconds before the shooting.
—Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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The Columbia River Basin, spanning an area roughly the size of Texas, was once the world's greatest salmon-producing river system, with at least 16 stocks of salmon and steelhead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Forest, who were four games unbeaten before this, must quickly find a way to achieve that as a team.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Researchers say this level of multifunctionality has been difficult to achieve with existing synthetic materials, which are typically designed for one specific role.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Activists have used whistles to alert neighborhoods to the presence of federal immigration agents, disrupt operations and create public pressure.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Elliot Camarra, originally from Cape Cod, created works from paper, metal, glass, and wood that evoke the sea.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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This mixture has it all to fulfill both salty cravings and a sweet tooth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Last week, the plaintiffs filed a motion seeking to compel production of an unredacted Ohio State Medical Board file concerning its investigation into Strauss that resulted in the suspension of his clinical privileges.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Leaders compelled members to participate in expensive rituals, make lavish donations, and provide the Church with free labor.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company estimates that the complex will cost about $200 million, including $50 million for the first phase of construction, Aviation International News reported.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lamont has repeatedly balked at such suggestions, pointing to estimated $1 billion in annual costs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Engineers built the platform to scale across mission profiles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Importantly, it was built to work no matter the weather, wind, or altitude the torch would encounter on its over 7,000-mile-long journey from Olympia, Greece to Milan, Italy.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The audience’s appetite for it seems insatiable.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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