1
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
But the very fantasy that makes the book extraordinary may also be why it’s overlooked by the mainstream.
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Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
State efforts to restrict federal enforcement at polls face potential legal challenges due to the supremacy clause, which makes federal law paramount.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Many of the changes the live-action One Piece makes to the source material just rearrange the series of events from the manga, but there are scenes, even entire plot lines, in season two that are original to the show.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump officials should reinstate the policy that makes public schools safe spaces for all children.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
And the reality is that GM’s full size pickup buyers are not just going to go buy an electric truck because GM makes it.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The single-motor powertrain makes 350 hp and 355 ft lbs of torque in both versions of the Standard, while the dual-motor powertrain makes 450 hp and 537 ft lbs of torque in the Premium and 656 hp and 609 ft lbs of torque in the Performance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Lockport’s Claudia Heeney has developed an interest in the science behind what makes an athlete great.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Its subtle signage makes a big statement; Mirae wants to swim in the same waters as those aforementioned elite restaurants, all three of which were listed in the Atlanta 50.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
State efforts to restrict federal enforcement at polls face potential legal challenges due to the supremacy clause, which makes federal law paramount.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Many of the changes the live-action One Piece makes to the source material just rearrange the series of events from the manga, but there are scenes, even entire plot lines, in season two that are original to the show.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump officials should reinstate the policy that makes public schools safe spaces for all children.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
And the reality is that GM’s full size pickup buyers are not just going to go buy an electric truck because GM makes it.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
The single-motor powertrain makes 350 hp and 355 ft lbs of torque in both versions of the Standard, while the dual-motor powertrain makes 450 hp and 537 ft lbs of torque in the Premium and 656 hp and 609 ft lbs of torque in the Performance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Lockport’s Claudia Heeney has developed an interest in the science behind what makes an athlete great.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Its subtle signage makes a big statement; Mirae wants to swim in the same waters as those aforementioned elite restaurants, all three of which were listed in the Atlanta 50.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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Notably, the system produces hydrogen and oxygen at different times rather than simultaneously through a membrane.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hamilton achieves an airy mode of self-astonishment that by degrees turns completely chilling.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Reiter achieves this impressive combination by building its mini-bus-like body from carbon fiber, delivering an empty vehicle cabin with high torsional rigidity, a very low weight and a roof capacity up to 1,100 lb (500 kg).—
C.C. Weiss
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Regulating heat in these systems creates the right conditions for peak efficiency and performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The contrast between the volume of the trench coat and the clean lines of straight-leg jeans creates an interesting and very trendy silhouette.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Galacticoaster fulfills that promise of a true family ride that everyone can enjoy together.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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But that’s where the Astros will be unless Brown fulfills his pledge to make another move.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Personality is now a big part of what compels buyers to choose a home; agents increasingly hear buyers asking for character and uniqueness over recent design styles.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The music alone of this collection is a pleasure, but the voice compels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a similar result happens from the work requirements, that would mean 236,000 to 347,000 expansion adults losing coverage by 2034 based on how large the Congressional Budget Office estimates the population will be that year, estimates Hoosier Action.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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The government estimates that it's collected some $166 billion from more than 330,000 businesses in tariffs that the Supreme Court has now found unconstitutional.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead of a traditional linear assembly line, Tesla builds modules separately before bringing them together late in production.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the president seems to have placed that effort on hold for the time being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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For now, though, an uprising seems unlikely.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Makes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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