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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
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
That makes up almost one-fifth of global oil shipments.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 June 2025
New Atlas, 21 June 2025
This makeup scheme is made starker by either the absence of balancing color to the cheeks and eyes, or the inclusion of clownlike rouge patches on each cheek.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Though they are thought to make up most of the cosmos, both are impossible to directly observe but can be detected due to their gravitational effects.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
That makes up almost one-fifth of global oil shipments.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Noun
Following the eight-week intervention, scientists analyzed gut makeup and made some surprising discoveries.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2025
This makeup scheme is made starker by either the absence of balancing color to the cheeks and eyes, or the inclusion of clownlike rouge patches on each cheek.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
Verb
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Such costs comprised a shade under a quarter of club revenues last year.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Asian, Black, and Hispanic men comprised 37 (7.4 percent), eight (1.6 percent), and 17 (3.4 percent) of the CEOs, respectively.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Under the system of graft O’Connor devised, out-of-town crooks checked in with an underworld go-between, who would collect their name, address and a cash bribe.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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In Season 3, Pink Guard No-eul devises a plan to rescue Gyeong-seok (Player 246) and get him safely off the island.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The tension builds to a notorious final-act showdown in this Steve Shill film that has become internet meme royalty, with Beyoncé and Larter squaring off in one of the most over-the-top house fights ever filmed.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, a 1,000-megawatt facility built by Russia, has also been a focus of recent concern, Di Fulvio said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Long-distance shooting is what kept Minnesota in the game because the Dream (10-6) were able to impose their will in the paint, scoring a season-high 52 points in close and having a 40-28 rebounding advantage.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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Reid provides a good change of pace over Gobert, who is a non-shooter that defends well, but operates in the paint on offense.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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But these days, those very names are on the tip of the tongues of fashion buyers and collectors in Paris, New York and even L.A. — where celebrities are donning their designs at Hollywood events.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Bezos wore a pair of black swim shorts with blue designs on them, also accessorizing with sunglasses and a white bucket hat.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed almost entirely of aluminum oxide.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Made shoppable this March, it’s composed of one of Vans’ thinnest soles to date, with a design that takes cues from the Serio Style 84.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Renato Paiva concocted a bold scheme that saw his Botafogo defend in an aggressively high line and limit PSG’s space.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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To keep pace, Hans Zimmer has concocted a visceral new growl that rattles our seats.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The 430-piece set constructs two cherry blossom branches that can be displayed individually or combined with other sets for a larger bloom.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
27 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,
27 June 2025
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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