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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
The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.
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Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Hathaway makes not just a believable pop star but an indelible portrait of an artist’s ego in extremes.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
On your way out, ask your guide to stop by Pucara to learn about the symbolism of the town’s myriad ceramic bulls and meet with the artisan, César Lope Arapa, who makes them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Barrett makes the most of the few-but-effective moments that reveal a person more than a type.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Obsession also stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter in a story about a hopeless romantic who makes a wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The Mob is being produced by Studio Lambert, which makes The Traitors for Peacock, along with Primal Media.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
This makes the technology superior to comparable solutions on the market.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Stellantis' Dodge currently makes the Charger sedan in two- and four-door configurations.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Hathaway makes not just a believable pop star but an indelible portrait of an artist’s ego in extremes.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
On your way out, ask your guide to stop by Pucara to learn about the symbolism of the town’s myriad ceramic bulls and meet with the artisan, César Lope Arapa, who makes them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Barrett makes the most of the few-but-effective moments that reveal a person more than a type.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Obsession also stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter in a story about a hopeless romantic who makes a wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The Mob is being produced by Studio Lambert, which makes The Traitors for Peacock, along with Primal Media.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
This makes the technology superior to comparable solutions on the market.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Stellantis' Dodge currently makes the Charger sedan in two- and four-door configurations.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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Fry executive produces alongside William Harper and Paul McGuigan, who will also direct.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to the International Energy Agency, a train journey produces on average 85% less CO2 than a flight and 87% less than a car trip.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Grandparents are not interested in performance or outcomes, but in substance — not in what a child achieves, but in who that child becomes.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That legislation, pending action from the governor, bans new data centers through November 2027 and creates a new state council to provide strategic input, facilitate planning considerations and evaluate policy tools to address data centers, Maine Morning Star reported.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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That’s why celebrity fulfills him.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reynoso Ruiz explained that the toy fulfills the role of a mother by serving as his primary source of security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Combined with Angel and Rue’s drive through the desert, Levinson seems to be pointing at the hollowness of the American Dream, which compels a person to risk their life, only to end up photographing dumb bimbos for OnlyFans.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis has avoided saying that lawmakers should be redrawing the map for partisan gains, instead saying a looming decision from the Supreme Court on the Voting Rights Act compels the state to redistrict.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates a nearly $300 billion shortfall in the HTF over the next 10 years, with the fund becoming insolvent starting in 2028.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the scammer builds trust and eventually introduces a crypto investment opportunity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gukesh has a maturity that seems connected to his openness to instinctual play, and to his awareness of the depth and power of human feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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As crises have accumulated in the decade since, the hoodie’s tight connection to anti-Black violence seems to have loosened.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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