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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2
as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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3
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 accomplishes
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
Many of the T-shirts Padres players wear before games with funny illustrations and/or phrases are sent to them by a company that makes them after something a player or manager says catches on among fans.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Asked what makes Fabregas different from Xavi and others in the Barcelona coaching tree, Sergi Roberto points to the amount of detail in scouting opponents.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This makes Saturday night an intriguing jump-off point.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
It's rooted in language and its nuances, which makes commentary feel more relevant.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Elmo usually makes his appearance near the end of a TV timeout in the third period, just as play is about to resume.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Extreme heat makes everything from heart disease to mental illness much deadlier, as my Bloomberg Opinion colleague Lisa Jarvis has written.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
This fragrance is versatile enough for any season and makes a great everyday scent.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Asked what makes Fabregas different from Xavi and others in the Barcelona coaching tree, Sergi Roberto points to the amount of detail in scouting opponents.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This makes Saturday night an intriguing jump-off point.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
It's rooted in language and its nuances, which makes commentary feel more relevant.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Elmo usually makes his appearance near the end of a TV timeout in the third period, just as play is about to resume.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Extreme heat makes everything from heart disease to mental illness much deadlier, as my Bloomberg Opinion colleague Lisa Jarvis has written.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
This fragrance is versatile enough for any season and makes a great everyday scent.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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Everyone in digital marketing should know that KPIs are measurable values demonstrating how effectively a company achieves key business objectives.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The robot achieves these speeds by flapping the fins up to ten times faster than real fish.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2025
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That creates a perfect storm for culinary creativity just in time for all the celebration.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Effective collaboration has always been essential for creating an efficient team that actually accomplishes its goals.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The body accomplishes this by tightening the blood vessels (vasoconstriction), moving platelets to the injury site (platelet aggregation), and forming fibrin—a protein that helps blood clot.—
Michael Menna,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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At the book’s conclusion, looking far into a post-apocalyptic future, Jacobsen compels us to consider what future generations—or the remnants of humanity, should any survive a nuclear war—might think of a civilization that took 12,000 years to build but just 72 hours to destroy itself.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Dianne Brill talking about what compels them to create, among other topics.—
Morgan Meier,
Curbed,
27 Dec. 2024
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However, other sectors have prioritized these departments, and Accenture estimates that generative AI could increase call centers' capacity by up to 30 percent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Charles estimates that losses for airlines affected by the airport shutdown could run up to $25 to 35 million.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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The new study by David Card, Jesse Rothstein, and Moises Yi indirectly builds on this story.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In the military, hands-on training is a critical development tool that builds skills and leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.—
Nancy Froston,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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