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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 on-site activity center, Compass Sports, makes outdoor recreation effortless.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
That makes Iran the world’s sixth-largest oil producer – an impressive feat, considering Iran faces worldwide sanctions that have severely limited its potential customers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The bill requires mandatory training for all law enforcement and makes participation by victims voluntary.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Another notable detail in this kitchen is that the open shelving also makes use of the window space, extending across the glass.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Read on for more details on what makes LANEIGE’s Lip Sleeping Mask so great and how to get your hands on some.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Curra's on Oltorf is also known for its exceptional service, which somehow makes those margaritas taste even better.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The comparison only makes How to Make a Killing seem that much weaker overall.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The weeklong trip may be one of only a few international trips Vance makes this year.
—Michelle L. Price The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
That makes Iran the world’s sixth-largest oil producer – an impressive feat, considering Iran faces worldwide sanctions that have severely limited its potential customers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The bill requires mandatory training for all law enforcement and makes participation by victims voluntary.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Another notable detail in this kitchen is that the open shelving also makes use of the window space, extending across the glass.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Read on for more details on what makes LANEIGE’s Lip Sleeping Mask so great and how to get your hands on some.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Curra's on Oltorf is also known for its exceptional service, which somehow makes those margaritas taste even better.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The comparison only makes How to Make a Killing seem that much weaker overall.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
The weeklong trip may be one of only a few international trips Vance makes this year.
—Michelle L. Price The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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Tim Federle created the series and executive produces via Chorus Boy Productions.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Washington also exective produces for her Simpson Street banner alongside Pilar Savone.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prototype achieves high capacity and industrial-scale metrics At the core of the prototype is a conductive polymer known as poly(benzodifurandione), or PBFDO.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The awards place a premium on investigative and enterprising reporting that gains attention and achieves results, and honor special achievement in print, online, or broadcast journalism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Skarsgård plays her dashing woven companion, who fulfills and supports her beyond expectation.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Miner believes this work fulfills a certain artistic responsibility.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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But anyone subcontracting tasks to AI is clever enough to imagine what might come next—a day when augmentation crosses into automation, and cognitive obsolescence compels them to seek work at a food truck, pet spa, or massage table.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 20% of measles cases will result in admissions.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The report, which cites property records and Department of Homeland Security documents, estimates the Concord facility would have 1,500 beds.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Madeleine, like most elementary school kids, enjoys recess on the playground – a haven where friendships form, independence builds and imaginations run free.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Across the country, educators, cultural institutions and civic organizations are proving that high-quality civic education engages young people, strengthens democratic skills and builds durable civic habits.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yustyna has Pavlo’s light blue eyes and seems to have taken after him in her calmness.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lisa from Blackpink), this footwear trend seems poisted to hold strong as spring-summer 2026 approaches.—
Héloïse Salessy,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Makes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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