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
David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The article details how many DMCA complaints and police requests have been made over the quarter.
—PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The Huntersville location recently got a bit of a tropical makeover to boot.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
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Verb
Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The article details how many DMCA complaints and police requests have been made over the quarter.
—PC Magazine, 10 June 2025
Noun
Frederique Constant has continued to make its mark in the industry, now harkening back to its heritage by reissuing the Manchette watch originally launched in 2002 — and now revived with a fresh makeover that reflects the latest watch-making and fashion trends.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The Huntersville location recently got a bit of a tropical makeover to boot.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
Verb
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Her presence alone can transform a song into a drama.—
Jan Gradvall
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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Horse racing is in his blood almost as much as the football club that the lifelong Brighton fan has transformed over the past 16 years with his own money.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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That’s because the SLAM academy is legally a public school, though run privately, which clears the way for the city to cede property to it.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Four months after fans of the James Bond franchise decried the deal struck between Amazon MGM with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to cede creative control of the 007 franchise, hope has arrived in the form of famed director Denis Villeneuve.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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The agency has also purchased hundreds of E-Transit delivery vans from Ford and spent more than half a billion dollars remodeling its outdated mail and package sorting facilities to accommodate electric and low-emissions vehicles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Daniels compares the process to remodeling a house.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce by automating routine and repetitive tasks, and industry leaders expect this to prompt a reduction or transformation of certain roles across industries.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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While many are hiring general contractors and specialty service providers, the couple in the viral clip proved that some transformations don't require a contractor's license—just time, creativity and determination.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Verb
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For example, lead scoring is a great starting point: AI can quickly sort through historical data to highlight which leads are most likely to convert.—
David Kelley,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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There, stairs lead up to a second floor that can be used for storage or converted into additional space for guests.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The Mountain West Conference hired Willkie Farr & Gallagher to lead the investigation, and Heaphy was assigned to lead it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Consider a few sample tasks assigned to the storage administrator today.—
Nick Burling,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The future of gene therapy At Miami-Dade’s public hospital system Jackson Health, new advancements in genetic research recently helped doctors modify a patient’s blood cells to lessen the effects of sickle cell disease, a painful blood disorder that can lead to life-threatening complications.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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The structure of the drink is an invitation to modify, but the process demands restraint.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Distinct from biodiesel — but also based on sustainable substances like vegetable oil — renewable diesel should not require any modifications to a diesel engine in order to flow and combust.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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From Completion to Change: Stop counting leadership training hours and start measuring behavior modification and the practical application of essential leadership skills.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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