MAKE DO Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of make-do

as in makeshift

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make do

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phrase

as in cope

to meet one's day-to-day needs She could make do just fine and didn't need anyone's help.

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Yet even this make-do meal felt extravagant. — Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025 The show has a punk rock, garage band, DIY, mix tape, basement, make-do sensibility, flowing from the band and album inspiring its title. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

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While both quarterbacks have been forced to make do with mediocre receiving corps in recent years, Allen has enjoyed significant advantages in the running game and along the offensive line. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Meanwhile, cars poured into congested surrounding streets, trying to make do with closures caused by the evacuation. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make-do

Recent Examples of Synonyms for make-do

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The beams, in a 32-story project at 222 Broadway expected to yield nearly 800 apartment units, had been wrapped in steel as a makeshift fix, the agency said.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Small changes, like the arrows and the makeshift shelf, have made a huge difference in her shooting and confidence.

— Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

Definition of makeshift

Phrase

However, consumers dipped into their savings to make ends meet.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Fishing fleets often rely on a few key species to make ends meet, said Sunny Jardine, a resource and environmental economist at the University of Washington.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of make ends meet

Adjective

Fellow forward Thomas-Asante was used sparingly, making two substitute appearances in Ghana’s four games.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Finally, in minute 106, substitute Ferran Torres scored a goal for Spain, securing them the World Cup victory and denying Argentina a back-to-back win.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 July 2026

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