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
Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Here is a brief overview of the Social Security cuts that have been made over the years.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The pair will soon undergo another on-trend makeover complete with metallic studs and tulle shoelaces.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Nearly $800 million in payouts were made over the last seven years.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Here is a brief overview of the Social Security cuts that have been made over the years.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Longfellow Park will be getting a bit of a makeover, thanks to the Park District of Oak Park receiving a $600,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The pair will soon undergo another on-trend makeover complete with metallic studs and tulle shoelaces.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
Verb
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It is soon expected to transform into what is known as a gang suppression force in upcoming months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The building later became a dormitory for The New School, until hotelier Sean MacPherson—the creative force behind the Ludlow Hotel and Hotel Chelsea—transformed it into a hotel once again in 2012.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officials at both districts point to the fact that their current offers to their unions are in line with the recommendations of an independent fact finder and that ceding to union demands would mean major programming cuts for students.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is transitioning out and has ceded day-to-day leadership to Rolapp.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The kitchen was remodeled with 42-inch white cabinets, an undermount sink, stainless appliances and a gas cooktop.—
Lesa Stuart,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Last fall, as the home was being remodeled and the family temporarily relocated, a woman was caught by officers camping out in Micalizzi's backyard.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Blackburn is well aware of Weaver’s journey of transformation — which secured him a two-year, $22 million with the Mets over the winter — as the two chatted about it last year.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nonesuch ends not with a cliff-hanger, exactly, but with a transformation that necessitates a follow-up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Johnson made a 3 and then converted fast-break layup for a three-point play to push the lead to 30.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mead's homer in the third put Australia up 3-1 after the Czechs failed to convert a double play early in the inning that eventually gave Mead a chance to bat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats are allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties are assigned seats based on their share of the vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Other drivers were assigned to amphibious construction units, demolition teams, air wings and carrier deck commands.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The current stadium layout has bleacher sections (bench seating) but those are being modified to include seat backs, while video boards and wi-fi infrastructure are being improved.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In fact, several contacts from financial institutions saw a significant increase in requests for loan modifications.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts have suggested that Iran has drawn from Russia’s extensive battlefield experience with the drones, including modifications such as anti-jamming antennas, electronic warfare-resistant navigation, and new warheads.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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