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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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as in to pretend
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 to derive
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 make out
Across 17 tracks, Amos positions herself as both conqueror and coward, exploring how the greed and individualism of modern society has allowed tech feudalists and 21st-century robber barons to make out like kings.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The chair's material is made out of smooth leather and textured fabric, giving it a premium feel while minimizing wear and tear.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s romance, there's tension, and somehow Johnson and Hathaway end up making out.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Others, though, made out well this past weekend, as Morgan and Canales waited until after the draft to add to their rooms.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The chair's material is made out of smooth leather and textured fabric, giving it a premium feel while minimizing wear and tear.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s romance, there's tension, and somehow Johnson and Hathaway end up making out.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Others, though, made out well this past weekend, as Morgan and Canales waited until after the draft to add to their rooms.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make out
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In real space travel, however, or for anyone living off-world long term, coping with cosmic and solar radiation would be one of the most crucial considerations for survival.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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However, some people use dark humor to cope with tragedy or fears surrounding a health crisis, and still exhibit emotional intelligence or empathy in their interpersonal relationships or other parts of their lives.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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But, ultimately, at the very top, presidents and provosts are going to have to understand that expertise is their mission.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Herbert's not going through the motions and pretending to be a relationship with a pop singer like some aging tight end.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The problem is what happens when couples pretend otherwise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The hybrid drivetrain is derived from the architecture introduced with the Revuelto plug-in hybrid supercar, although the Fenomeno Roadster receives bespoke chassis and aerodynamic modifications, making heavy use of carbon fiber to reduce weight.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Hantavirus, the name for viruses derived from rodents that can infect humans, aren’t typically transmissible from person to person.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Should Congress do more to hold the president accountable?—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Wins and losses in this league for starters are highly dependent on a lot of other guys doing their jobs as well.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Local teachers and administrators know the needs of their children best.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The difficulty isn’t so much with what’s unknown as with what’s known.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The council voted unanimously Thursday to shift away from deciding how many bus stops the new law will affect, leaving that decision up to the county’s regional planning agency — the San Diego Association of Governments — to make in coming weeks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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So there is nothing to be decided at this time.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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