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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
While this makes alliums great companions for most vegetables and herbs, asparagus and alliums just don’t mix.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
But don’t dismantle the machinery that makes America First actually work.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
How the Masters makes its money The concession deals stand in sharp contrast to the price of tickets, which is steep and climbing higher.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Yet, neither the nostalgia nor the whimsy present makes this revival feel worthwhile.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Hence, the outcome is set by the system’s path, not external fluctuations, which makes the gate more resistant to noise.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
On top of that, the Underground Railroad entrance already makes the common wall less stable.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
If feedback arrives, take it as encouragement to refine, not retreat, since practice is what makes potential skills into real ones!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
But don’t dismantle the machinery that makes America First actually work.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
How the Masters makes its money The concession deals stand in sharp contrast to the price of tickets, which is steep and climbing higher.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Yet, neither the nostalgia nor the whimsy present makes this revival feel worthwhile.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Hence, the outcome is set by the system’s path, not external fluctuations, which makes the gate more resistant to noise.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
On top of that, the Underground Railroad entrance already makes the common wall less stable.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
If feedback arrives, take it as encouragement to refine, not retreat, since practice is what makes potential skills into real ones!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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The essential insight is that while a single farmer produces far more food today than a century ago, the performing arts have not generally gotten more productive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tané McClure is directing the piece and also produces via her McClure Films, alongside producer Michelle Alexandria of Light Year Pictures.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the best health outcomes, but some experts warn against it.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In terms of materials, oak parquet creates a warm, continuous base throughout the apartment.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grosso is recognized by her colleagues as a compassionate and thoughtful educator who creates a classroom environment where every student feels seen, supported, and appropriately challenged.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The championship matchup between UCLA and South Carolina fulfills a four-year trek for the Bruins filled with triumphs and tough lessons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Now that All Saints’ owns its entire block, the church is creating a master plan to reevaluate how its campus fulfills its current mission.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the implicit argument, that Colorado law effectively compels Jeffco to violate Title IX, is a major, predictable indictment of our legislature.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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This trust compels me to fight for the freedom Rutherford County read freely.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Epstein estimates that the land technology business will grow 30% in 2026 as demand for replenishing munitions grows.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Marc Lotenberg, the founder and chief executive of Dorsia, a members-only platform for exclusive restaurant reservations, estimates brands can spend up to tens of millions of dollars at Coachella.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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When pipes fill during a big storm, pressure builds and the water comes back up through the plumbing, into homes and storefronts.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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While Nvidia makes the specialized processors used, initially, for computer graphics and now for AI, Supermicro builds server racks and cooling systems that incorporate the chips.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Until now, there seems to be no way to answer this question.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Zoschak said the stereotypical TCC member was a younger teenage girl, just like Audree, though there were many other people and the gender balance seems to be roughly 50-50.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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