1
as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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3
as in to pretend
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
he tried to make out that he didn't mind losing his job, but friends suspected he was desperately worried
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as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating
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Recent Examples of make out
This was unknown territory for everyone involved and, rather than shy away from the discomfort, Madison and Tyler leaned into it, making out in front of her parents multiple times over the course of the afternoon.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
Today, modern rugby balls have an outer shell made out of either synthetic, rubber or polyester materials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The Lego booth featured a man wearing the ominous black mask and cloak of Darth Vader, made out of Legos.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
The engine is mounted on a frame is made out of cast, forged, and extruded components and only has 11 pieces – about half as many as the competition.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
Today, modern rugby balls have an outer shell made out of either synthetic, rubber or polyester materials.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The Lego booth featured a man wearing the ominous black mask and cloak of Darth Vader, made out of Legos.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
The engine is mounted on a frame is made out of cast, forged, and extruded components and only has 11 pieces – about half as many as the competition.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make out
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Chana Joffe-Walt’s series of episodes provides a unique perspective on the war, emphasizing the humanity and agency of those living through it – from families navigating relocation to children coping with trauma, ultimately illustrating the resilience of life amid despair.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
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Another factor is how preschool has been shown to help children better cope with separation anxiety from mom or dad.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Readers understood the necessity of balancing discretion and seduction, subtlety and audacity.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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An investigation revealed the teen had corresponded online with an individual pretending to be a 20-year-old woman, later identified by authorities as Kassi.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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The exercise, which lasted two days, had the participants pretend that the sun expelled several giant coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which were hurtling toward Earth.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 May 2025
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In 2022, the new Labor government committed to net-zero targets and immediately began the work of driving carbon emissions down in a country which derives a significant portion of its wealth from extracting fossil fuels.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Eli Lilly began mass-producing insulin derived from cows and pigs.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
3 May 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, if there are any steps that are confusing, now is the time to do the research or watch a video.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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The two probably are best known for their collaboration on Silver Linings Playbook.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Some filmmakers have decided to expand Iran’s underground cinema.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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In lieu of two events, he’s decided to combine the unveiling of his fall 2025 haute couture collection with a celebration event at his Paris headquarters, which is a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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On paper, the perfect match might not be difficult to decipher, and Lucy very much looks at the numbers.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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However, the current system is a mishmash of educational jargon that is difficult to decipher.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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