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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the book is made up of 20 chapters
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"
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as in paint
preparations intended to beautify the face
she never left the house without applying her makeup and arranging her jewelry
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the makeup of the memorial is strikingly simple: a single massive globe signifying world unity
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Recent Examples of make up
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
It was mostly made up of $20 bills and did not appear to be enough to pay his tab.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
With her camera-ready makeup and ultra-sleek ponytail combined with such a comfy, yet polished outfit, Hadid was the walking definition of model-off-duty style—which brings us to her autumnal footwear and accessories.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Familiar comforts with an action-heavy twist The demo provided by Nintendo jumps around to show off the different aspects of gameplay that will make up the core experience.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
It was mostly made up of $20 bills and did not appear to be enough to pay his tab.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Her makeup, featuring standout elements such as bold brows and a nude lip, was created by artist Hung Vanngo.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
With her camera-ready makeup and ultra-sleek ponytail combined with such a comfy, yet polished outfit, Hadid was the walking definition of model-off-duty style—which brings us to her autumnal footwear and accessories.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
Verb
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The New Currents jury comprised film critic Jessica Kiang, Georgian filmmaker Alexandre Koberidze and South Korean director Oh Seung Uk.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Complex relationships Graphs in Lai’s model comprised nodes and edges.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) — a panel that works on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to devise vaccine policy — voted last week against recommending COVID-19 shots.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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In devising the schedules, the conference office aimed for competitive balance, taking into account each team’s records from 2021-24 and using them to strategically place matchups.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
23 Sep. 2025
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Yet the authors argue that 2024 YR4 is a valuable case study for building planetary defense capabilities.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Whereas a rival might build four huge trains, VG’s new Plaquemines campus will soon count 36 modular trains when it’s completed.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kids can create their own pumpkin masterpieces using non-toxic acrylic paint markers during special hours and for an additional cost.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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That’s an easy one—a can of paint.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, Lloyd's production is handsomely realized, with striking silhouetttes courtesy of Jon Clark and unnerving sound design by Ben and Max Ringham, who add a low whirr of dread to the existential fable.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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But our design principle has always been trying to avoid accidents as much as possible.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His neighbors listen in appreciation to the minute-long tune that was composed during the Civil War to signal lights out for troops.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Narrated by a Spanish sailor—also a hero of Lepanto—whom Don Quixote and Sancho Panza encounter in an inn, the short interlude is mostly composed of the daring story of the captive’s escape through the intercession of a lovely and beautiful Moorish woman named Zoraida.—
Ed Simon
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Orbán has long sought to consolidate his power through concocting scapegoats for Hungary’s ills.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Synthetic dyes are generally made from petroleum and concocted in labs.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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With a thoughtful use of color, Wezel constructs a visual world that feels both alienating and intensely sensorial, like a vivid dream uncomfortably close to reality.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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For instance, at least 10% of the project’s total units must be constructed as affordable units in the first phase of development.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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