makes

present tense third-person singular of make
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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 seems
to give the impression of being the family made merry despite their financial worries

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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 Partita makes the same category error people like young Livia are prone to. — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 But what makes an attachment relationship different from all others? — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026 As a venture capital firm, Marcorp makes investments in a wide variety of companies. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 That makes the remaining relatively intact tracts especially important to preserve, according to conservation groups, particularly in a state like Illinois that has lost much of its native forests. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Defense makes a statement The primary reason the Horned Frogs were in position to pull off the upset was the play of the defense. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026 That sense of camaraderie is part of what makes the annual Elk Grove festival about more than simply weighing unusually large pumpkins. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 In the book, Spencer makes several damaging allegations against Charles. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2026 Because every game in college football matters, every team that makes the 12-team playoff is deserving (however much other deserving teams will contest that final at-large bid). — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • Like a factory that produces goods for years after it is built, acquiring a customer today can create a relationship that generates revenue far into the future.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • When the Explanation Does Not Match the Record A termination sometimes produces more than one explanation.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • But amylin achieves that by acting on an entirely different biological pathway.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Thus, during training the goal is to minimize the difference between the forecast and what actually happens until an AI model achieves the smallest possible error.
    — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The seamless connection to the water creates a sense of freedom and relaxation, making every morning feel like a dream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson agreed that whether or not Johnson fulfills his pledge to transparently outline the projection will prove critical.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This fulfills a key demand for nearly 30 percent of consumers.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • Here, Hendrikx plays anthropologist to a culture that compels each of us—whether a rider or not—to find our own vehicle for fulfillment, then take it to redline.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, the necessity of operating without a financial safety net compels one to internalize these lessons.
    — Shreyans Lodha, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • Brazil estimates that its deposits hold up to 21 million tons, second only to China.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Quang estimates that about 20% of her customers tip and mostly for dinner service.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
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  • With no breaks and no rest, the pressure builds as the clock ticks down over an intense 24 hours, pushing even the most accomplished competitors to their limits.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Alejandro Sanz‘s songs form the foundation of El Alma al Aire, a new musical that builds an original story inspired by his repertoire.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • As tech moguls go, Morgan seems to be more Dario Amodei than Sam Altman.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • While scientists are known for their dedication to their research, crawling on the floor to avoid electrocution for the sake of a measurement seems a little excessive.
    — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Makes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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