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as in produces
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
will you help me make the dough for the cookies?
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2
as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the cats made quite a disturbance when they knocked the Christmas tree over
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as in fulfills
to carry through (as a process) to completion
one person from each department will be asked to make a short presentation at the meeting
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as in compels
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
made him do all the work while everyone else just lounged around
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I make that to be about six feet long
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as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seems
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in heads
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the baby made straight for the toy lying on the rug
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as in enacts
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the legislature failed to make any new laws last session
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
I make considerably more money now than I did when I first started working here
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in shuts
chiefly dialect
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
make the gate when ye leave
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Recent Examples of makes
The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
What makes the Beats Solo 4 such an attractive pair of headphones, beyond their outstanding sound quality, is their comfort.
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26 June 2026
This makes people wonder if the land was really sold.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
There's a nice breeze blowing in that makes the stadium feel much more bearable.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
ProtoArc is a peripherals brand that makes ergonomic keyboards and mice.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That is what makes this Washington case so alarming.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
What makes the Beats Solo 4 such an attractive pair of headphones, beyond their outstanding sound quality, is their comfort.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
This makes people wonder if the land was really sold.
—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
There's a nice breeze blowing in that makes the stadium feel much more bearable.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
ProtoArc is a peripherals brand that makes ergonomic keyboards and mice.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That is what makes this Washington case so alarming.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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What’s more, the conditions attached to AB 2074 — onsite affordable homes, prevailing wages and workforce development opportunities — ensure that the state’s public investment produces broad benefits for our communities.
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In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.
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According to reports, Xiaomo achieves a connection success rate of more than 99 percent while matching the cycle times of experienced human workers.
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In the essence of Taurus, an earthy zodiac that is known to do its due diligence to elevate its professional status, Marcus achieves greatness and notoriety as a pastry chef.
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Summerville creates chances mostly by cutting in on his preferred right foot, as shown on the dashboard, and is unafraid to pick out shots from congested central areas.
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Based in Paris, Nicolas Vaiman's small data analytics firm, Bubblemaps, creates visualizations of bets on Polymarket to spot bubbles, or clusters, of suspect traders.
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Decentralizing from the business frees you to focus on what fulfills your personal purpose, while making your business more attractive to buyers.
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Likewise, Svelta considers that the research process fulfills an important function.
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That started to change with the 2023 Right to Read law, which compels districts to use K-3 literacy curricula aligned with the science of reading.
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Ultimately, Dataland compels society to grapple with critical questions concerning memory, expression, and our evolving identity in the age of artificial intelligence.
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The United Nations estimates that gang violence has killed over 2,300 people in Haiti since the beginning of this year.
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Using Google Maps, NBC News estimates that the video shows that at least eight apartment blocks have been levelled, along with shops and other stores along the roadside.
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But this is not a production deal, or an IP deal, or a data training deal, rather A24 will have an active hand in shaping new workflows DeepMind builds with A24 and its filmmakers retaining full creative control.
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Colorado is heading into an active stretch of weather, with severe storms possible across the Front Range and Eastern Plains before heat and fire danger builds this weekend.
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More than anything, at least so far, Stearns seems more comfortable with spread sheets than ballplayers.
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But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
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“Makes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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