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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the book is made up of 20 chapters
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"
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as in paint
preparations intended to beautify the face
she never left the house without applying her makeup and arranging her jewelry
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the makeup of the memorial is strikingly simple: a single massive globe signifying world unity
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Recent Examples of make up
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Boys ages 10-12 at 64% made up the majority of the under-12 set; that demo is an essential portion of the Cobra Kai cult.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The head of our makeup department was absolutely phenomenal at her job.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Currently, Social Security payments make up more than half the income for 40% of retirees, according to the Social Security Administration.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Boys ages 10-12 at 64% made up the majority of the under-12 set; that demo is an essential portion of the Cobra Kai cult.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Noun
The Rhode acquisition will further strengthen E.l.f’s foray into skincare and hybrid makeup categories, Herzog said.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The head of our makeup department was absolutely phenomenal at her job.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
Verb
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What’s more, in a state where immigrants comprise 21.1% of the population, immigrants account for $106.3 billion of spending power and $31.4 billion in tax contributions, according to the Chamber.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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The foursome, who comprise the SpitLip comedy troupe, share a dry sense of humor and a penchant for talking a mile a minute.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Alison devises a plan to escape her creative paralysis.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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The city devised a growth strategy with the University of Georgia’s Vinson Institute for Government and, over the past 10 years, spent around $500 million to improve public schools and build music venues and other public infrastructure.—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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Former combatants in Colombia’s long-standing internal conflict are increasingly being lured to Mexico by criminal groups to train hitmen, build bombs and fight bloody turf battles.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Being transparent in this way helps build trust and demonstrates a genuine dedication to improvement.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Two dozen regular attendees were also marked with red paint dots, to assess behavioral patterns of those seen frequenting the park's handful of drinking fountains.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
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This option from notable Danish designer Montana Furniture (known for its modular storage solutions and vibrant paint jobs) boasts a myriad of eye-catching colors like a fiery red, energetic lilac, and cobalt blue to bring an air of excitement to your workday.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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The experience of working with elite football clubs exposed Bord to inefficiencies, and the absence of sophisticated algorithms that his company designs.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Its design was based on the Japanese Nori shoe, which was made from straw.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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To that end, the majority of the songs Metallica performed on Saturday night were all composed and written when original members Ulrich and Hetfield were still in their 20s.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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Hector Vivas/Getty Images The European Ryder Cup team is composed through a points system that ranks all eligible players.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Desperate to revive his reputation, Zach gains the trust of nerdy outcast Laney (Cook) to concoct a vain scheme to turn her into the next prom queen.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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Toronto worked back from an early deficit but couldn’t concoct another comeback win, falling to 22-24 on the season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The eye-catching chair comes in six stunning shades, including sage and cornflower blue, and is constructed with soft boucle fabric, a solid wood base, and a 360-degree swivel base to easily spin around and pivot from person to person when guests are over.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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