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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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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
That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
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Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Monday at noon, Atlanta makes its debut in the greatest sports tournament the world has to offer.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The Aquarius Moon makes private material more active, so give the early version room before exposing it to judgment.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Also, in the lead-up to the summer solstice, nights are short, which makes auroras more difficult to spot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Your readers should know that Vincent Bolloré makes no secret of pursuing an ideological project with a view toward the next French presidential election.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
Dashlane makes this process difficult by using an algorithm known as Argon2.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Right, sorry, Skeletor — the in-house villain makes his move.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
The easy assembly makes converting it back to a regular sofa a breeze.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Monday at noon, Atlanta makes its debut in the greatest sports tournament the world has to offer.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The Aquarius Moon makes private material more active, so give the early version room before exposing it to judgment.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Also, in the lead-up to the summer solstice, nights are short, which makes auroras more difficult to spot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Your readers should know that Vincent Bolloré makes no secret of pursuing an ideological project with a view toward the next French presidential election.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
Dashlane makes this process difficult by using an algorithm known as Argon2.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Right, sorry, Skeletor — the in-house villain makes his move.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
The easy assembly makes converting it back to a regular sofa a breeze.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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The agency, established in 1862, produces billions of notes each year and can print up to $1 billion in a single day if needed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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Tailored for the real world Operating purely on solar energy, without requiring external heat or electricity, the reactor achieves approximately 93 percent conversion for carbon dioxide and 95 percent oxidation for biomass.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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The leader sets direction, delegates while retaining accountability, builds teams and achieves results through people.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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That matters because every unnecessary trade creates a chance to buy high, sell low, and pay costs along the way.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Offshore wind offers a path that keeps more energy dollars here at home, creates American jobs, and builds a cleaner, more affordable future for Connecticut families.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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And if some don’t feel like The Mandalorian fulfills that mission,there’s always Starfighter (also greenlit under Kennedy).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Meanwhile, José Arcadio Segundo fulfills the patriarch's dream of connecting Macondo to the outside world.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Richard Dreyfuss stars as an Indiana electric lineman/dad who gets discombobulated after a light from a passing UFO compels him to do weirdo things — like build a mountain replica inside of his home.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Finding a way to do that, to have in-person contact with others to help them, literally compels her out of bed in the morning.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Jacob Sacks, director of economic development for Alchemist CDC, estimates that 20 percent of them were LGBT+-owned, as well as 64 percent being woman-owned and 75 percent being entrepreneurs of color.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The Society for Human Resource Management estimates companies set aside about 26% of their HR budgets to recruit.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Corning Optical builds glass components for fiber-optic cable and communications equipment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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Your innovative streak loves novelty, yet comfort now builds freedom later, because steadier habits reduce decision fatigue and free energy for big ideas.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Jim had an integrity that seems rare in this world.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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“Makes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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