as in new
taking the place of one that came before
turned a towel into a makeshift skirt
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make shift
3 of 3phrase
as in cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
They were able to make shift without borrowing money.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeshift
Adjective
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Pair it with flat sandals and a woven bag for exploring a new city, or transition to cooler temps with a cardigan or denim jacket.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025 -
Affectionately, the 35-year-old pop star is not known for setting or chasing trends, instead using fashion to tease new musical eras or evoke a sense of girl-next-door relatability.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
Noun
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There is no substitute for these resources – not from philanthropy, industry or states.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Disappointed that there was no face-to-face meeting; phone conversations are a substitute.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Some have managed to exit via land crossings into Jordan and Egypt, while others are seeking alternative routes by sea or through neighboring airports.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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To reduce risk, the firm emphasizes diversification across asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative investments.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Thomas Bryant and Tony Bradley were decent stopgaps, but a pick on a developmental center makes sense.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But the temporary funding is only a stopgap until the city can create a plan to maintain the fire rings on its own.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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In an alternate timeline, billionaire and investor Mark Cuban could have been Kamala Harris‘ vice presidential pick.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 June 2025
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But the Suns were going to get something for Durant, so the alternate history isn’t necessarily much different.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Jordan Mason was also acquired in an offseason trade to be the team's backup running back.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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This ship, which can break nearly five feet of ice, is meant to serve as a backup to the United States’ older icebreakers until a new, more powerful icebreaker that the first Trump administration commissioned in 2019 is constructed.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Owen shares other stories, including personal accounts of people who have passed away, to remember them and raise awareness about their deaths.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Wyden, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and other senior Democrats made parliamentarian inquiries on the floor Sunday afternoon to set up a later challenge to the Republican baseline.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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