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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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2
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
Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Erin and Ben have spent season three of their HGTV spinoff, Home Town Takeover, lending a helping hand to the central Florida town: giving businesses a refresh, tackling civic projects and making over the homes of community members who are cornerstones in the down-on-its-luck city.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
After the disappointing release of Dark Phoenix in 2019, however, X-Men has been in need of a makeover.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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Verb
Fans can't believe that for just 10 weeks of basketball, Bueckers is making over twice as much for a full season of WNBA play.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Erin and Ben have spent season three of their HGTV spinoff, Home Town Takeover, lending a helping hand to the central Florida town: giving businesses a refresh, tackling civic projects and making over the homes of community members who are cornerstones in the down-on-its-luck city.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Leighton Meester swapped her world-famous Blair Waldorf brown for a golden apricot makeover this March, and Rosé’s take on the color from 2016 is one of her most memorable hair transformations.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
After the disappointing release of Dark Phoenix in 2019, however, X-Men has been in need of a makeover.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
Verb
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Fungi transform materials that plants and animals otherwise wouldn’t be able to use to their benefit.—
Lauren Oster,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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The Kazakh Uranium Supply The race toward the AI future is transforming geopolitics.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The series feels looser as a result, more dug in to its concept of a road trip through a series of mini Elmore Leonard–style crime stories and more willing to cede the spotlight from Charlie to the murderers, con artists, and thieves facing off against her.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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The Republican push to take a more aggressive stance on reversing federal regulations imposed by the Biden administration comes as the party has largely ceded other legislative branch prerogatives — over spending, trade and oversight — to the Trump administration.—
Maya C. Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Artificial Intelligence is no longer knocking at the door; it’s remodeled the house and is now rearranging the furniture of our lives.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The architectural team is continually remodeling, raising storefronts for a more elevated look and expanding outdoor walkways to create a more open, spacious experience.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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As the moon harmonizes with Mars, psychological exploration enables external transformation.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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As foundational as that principle remains, the financial services industry is undergoing a transformation that goes well beyond numbers.—
Robert Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Apple and Google have also made efforts to remove AI services that convert clothed images into manipulated nude ones from their app stores and search results.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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Scheffler has now successfully converted his first three 54-hole leads or co-leads in majors, something done only nine other times in the modern era.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Among other resources, three engines have also been assigned to fight the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The re-tasking of U.S. naval ships assigned to the western Pacific theater comes as China—now possessing the world's largest navy by hull count, with more than 370 vessels—expands its military reach and presence in the region, attempting to challenge American naval dominance.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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After that, Newsom has 120 days to either to approve the pardon, modify it or deny it.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Since then, Microsoft has continued to modify the software's design in bits and pieces, both for individual apps and for foundational UI elements like the Taskbar, system tray, and Windows Explorer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Medications If lifestyle modifications are not enough to bring your blood pressure under control, your healthcare provider may prescribe medications known as antihypertensives.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 May 2025
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The City Council adopted an ADU ordinance in December 2023, and voted on April 21 to accept modifications requested by the California Coastal Commission, with a second reading scheduled for the May 5 council meeting.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 May 2025
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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