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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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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3
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
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Where photographs freeze a single moment in time, drawings—because they are made over the span of minutes if not hours—record a whole bunch of them.
—Tim Brinkhof, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
The musician worked with home decor company Lulu and Georgia on a makeover that created quiet spaces in an otherwise loud world.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Nationwide, 77% of those earning less than $50,000 a year got money back, compared to 35% of those making over $200,000.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Where photographs freeze a single moment in time, drawings—because they are made over the span of minutes if not hours—record a whole bunch of them.
—Tim Brinkhof, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
Best for: All ages Get makeovers at your local department store or Sephora.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
The musician worked with home decor company Lulu and Georgia on a makeover that created quiet spaces in an otherwise loud world.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
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The venerable yet forward-thinking nature of MIC has demonstrated how modern incubators can remain relevant in the process of transforming promising, high-growth ventures into market leaders.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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By deploying advanced satellite technology at scale, Project Kuiper aims to provide reliable internet access to millions of people who currently lack connectivity, empowering individuals and transforming communities worldwide.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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But in Mexico, which in defeat was forced to cede more than half of its territory to the U.S., memories of the war and other military quarrels with the nation’s powerful northern neighbor remain deeply felt.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Russian attack came amid intensifying negotiations to end the war, with White House officials pressuring Zelenskyy and Ukraine to accept a potential peace plan that may include ceding land to Russia, according to a senior Ukrainian official.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Source: Company reports Competition has grown fiercer too, as big-box rival Walmart has remodeled stores, launched new private brands and attracted more high-income shoppers.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Construction for remodeling existing infrastructure, as well as maintenance and management of renewable energy facilities, would encourage local entrepreneurship and innovation.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 2017, Shannon was the focus of her own WEtv show Mama June: From Not to Hot, which followed her dramatic weight loss transformation.—
McKinley Franklin,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The depictions of the Penitent Magdalene are no less striking for their transformation over time, through each artist’s imagination—or for beginning with the wrong Mary.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That converts to a 0.093% blood alcohol content by volume.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to LinkedIn, audiences who see brand and acquisition messages on the platform are six times more likely to convert.—
Jodi Amendola,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Similar to any reward system used to manage behavior, Dr. Egger says parents can cause children to unintentionally assigning a high emotional value to screen time, which leads to dependence.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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The State Department confirmed Anton's role on Thursday, assigning him responsibility for detailing the potential deal, which would include sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on Iran's nuclear program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection Adapted from Nora Ephron’s eponymous 1983 novel, Heartburn recounts with certain slight modifications the events that precipitated her divorce from journalist Carl Bernstein in 1980.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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Open-source software generally refers to software in which the source code is made freely available on the web for possible modification and redistribution.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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