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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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
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Every move Rosalía has made over the past three years while crafting Lux has been considered, intentional and entirely in her own world.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
The most recent plug-in hybrid version of the hatchback takes things up a notch, completely reinvigorating a nameplate that desperately needed a makeover.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The Kingpin is one of its offerings this year, an intimidating V-8 monster that makes over 800 horsepower and is blacked out.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Every move Rosalía has made over the past three years while crafting Lux has been considered, intentional and entirely in her own world.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
The experience of being bombarded with shoe-closet-makeover reels and deep-plane-facelift infomercials from Miami plastic surgeons is as normal there as breathing.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
The most recent plug-in hybrid version of the hatchback takes things up a notch, completely reinvigorating a nameplate that desperately needed a makeover.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
Verb
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Based on a true story, Sweeney transformed her body to play Christy Martin, who helped legitimize women’s boxing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gothictor Knee-high Boots Few pieces transform an outfit as easily as knee-high boots.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Notably, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has decided to cede play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees for the upcoming game.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The whispers of China’s rise have been ongoing since the Obama administration, but the power that was unintentionally ceded due to the actions taken by the first and second Trump administrations cannot be overlooked.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Ceballos companies remodeled a large indoor sports arena in Caracas called Poliedro de Caracas.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lake Orion Public Schools sought a $272 million bond to remodel and otherwise improve school buildings, education technology and other infrastructure like making playground equipment more accessible for people with disabilities and updating the district's bus fleet.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Foremost, under his tenure, the transformation of the BBC to meet the challenges in a world of unprecedented change and competition is well underway.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sustainable transformation isn’t achieved by a mandate; instead, it’s driven by leaders who focus on people first.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Inside the hole, that spin makes the ball roll along the cylinder like a mini-pendulum, converting potential energy into spin and then back again.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That total recently got a boost from Father Joe’s Villages, which converted one of its downtown shelters into a detox and sober-living program.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Certainly there are some high schools that are still assigning and engaging with The Great Gatsby in full.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ratings Board watches every movie in its entirety and assigns it a rating and descriptor that aligns with the views of the majority of American parents.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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As a result, the company has modified its algorithm for these ads in the US.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even in soybeans, a notoriously difficult crop to modify, the method achieved efficient gene editing with minimal tissue culture steps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The successful modification of these conductive proteins brings the world closer to a future where sustainable energy storage is the norm, not the exception.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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