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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In schools that stayed open during the June heat wave, children and teachers made do with low-tech solutions like mini handheld fans and water sprayer bottles to stay cool. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 But a developer would need to make do with no balconies, no pool and the architectural confines that come with a stone building that was designed for trials, not open-concept kitchens and heated bathroom floors. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make-do

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Adjective

Eileen Tyrrell, a 27-year-old bookseller, pulled the cushions off her couch to arrange makeshift seating in her Brooklyn apartment.

— Grey Battle, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
In the clip, Honey is seen sitting on Jenner’s lap on a boat together and jumping into a makeshift pool on the beach as Jenner watches her.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of makeshift

Phrase

Today, nearly half of American households can’t make ends meet.

— Jim Shelton, Fortune, 17 July 2026
In a time when life is becoming increasingly unaffordable and people are struggling to make ends meet, the Miami Herald wants to know what’s impacting your decision to donate to religious institutions.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of make ends meet

Adjective

That pointed straight at a spillage from substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the 88th minute, punished ruthlessly by Merino for the decisive goal.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 July 2026
It would then be brought to the Senate and House floors for 100 hours of consideration, during which time lawmakers may propose substitute amendments.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of substitute

Adjective

This appears to be a stopgap measure with Lindor’s return on the horizon.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
What appeared to be a stopgap feud with Fatu, however, has produced compelling TV on Raw, where The Bloodline family drama has been reignited.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

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