1
as in to transform
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 to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
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as in to remodel
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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as in transformation
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Recent Examples of make over
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Aubrey has made the fourth-most field goals in the NFL (32) and is second in makes over 50 yards (nine).
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Rob Gray / Imagn Images Kyle Whittingham’s makeover of the Michigan coaching staff is almost complete.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Verb
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Aubrey has made the fourth-most field goals in the NFL (32) and is second in makes over 50 yards (nine).
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Fort Lauderdale’s Downtown Development Authority, owner of the park, spearheaded the transformation, leveraging its ownership of the land and securing public, private and philanthropic support for the $15 million makeover.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Rob Gray / Imagn Images Kyle Whittingham’s makeover of the Michigan coaching staff is almost complete.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
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Based on a true story, Sweeney transformed her body to play Christy Martin, who helped legitimize women’s boxing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gothictor Knee-high Boots Few pieces transform an outfit as easily as knee-high boots.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Europe has already ceded plenty of ground to keep the US on-side.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Failing to even make the playoffs, the Chiefs ceded the favorite spot to the Philadelphia Eagles after Week 11.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Almost all of our neighbors have remodeled over the years and gone to double-pane windows, which screen out a lot of noise.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The main arena has 25% more seating, bringing the total to around 1,000, and the player lounge has been remodeled.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Foremost, under his tenure, the transformation of the BBC to meet the challenges in a world of unprecedented change and competition is well underway.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sustainable transformation isn’t achieved by a mandate; instead, it’s driven by leaders who focus on people first.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Uniqlo designs the beanie with a moisture-wicking nylon blend that converts the body’s moisture into heat while preventing it from escaping.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 6-6 Oldacre converted 7 of 8 shots from the floor and 9 of 12 free throws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rice could look to roll with Neto to start while assigning more defensive duties to a forward, while Andrews and redshirt senior guard RJ Keene provide minutes off the bench.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, the company has modified its algorithm for these ads in the US.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even in soybeans, a notoriously difficult crop to modify, the method achieved efficient gene editing with minimal tissue culture steps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The successful modification of these conductive proteins brings the world closer to a future where sustainable energy storage is the norm, not the exception.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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