Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of makesThe third guest of the night is a comedian (Kam Patterson), who, after seeing what has been happening, makes a wise choice.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2026 Hyun agreed that filmmaking skill is what makes the difference.—
Ophélie Surcouf,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2026 Getting really into it, with a spirit of freedom, is a big part of what makes the work good.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2026 This spirit makes drinks that pair perfectly with the season as the leaves fall and the sweaters come out of the back of the closet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2026 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will be providing updates throughout the weekend as the storm makes its way across the region, soaking the South in rain and taking out trees and power lines along the way.—AJC.com,
10 Oct. 2026 Partita makes the same category error people like young Livia are prone to.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
5 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 In the book, Spencer makes several damaging allegations against Charles.—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2026
Alexandra Magistro executive produces for Red Room Pictures alongside Topher Merrill and John Baden executive produce for Morgan Creek Entertainment.
—
Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2026
The technique produces individual hydrogen atoms under mild conditions, addressing a long-standing challenge in preparing and using these reactive particles.
Kolbe’s distinctive use of language brings to life this period’s wonders and difficulties, and her maximalist approach to metaphor creates many energetic images.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2026
That, in turn, creates incentives to manage the firm carefully with an eye toward long-term survival.
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joe Feldman said an outside agent could create distance between Amazon and its shoppers, even if Amazon ultimately fulfills the order.
—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
9 Oct. 2026
Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson agreed that whether or not Johnson fulfills his pledge to transparently outline the projection will prove critical.
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.
To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking.
—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
11 Oct. 2026
The volume of content Netflix licensed in Spain rose from 2,420 hours in 2024 to 2,829 in 2025, including around 700 hours from RTVE and Atresmedia, up from 543 a year earlier, Ampere Analysis estimates.
In minutes, Bartlett had sketched the makeshift shrine that Helga builds for Arnold in her closet.
—
Darryn King,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Oct. 2026
Surrounded by its own garden, the restaurant builds much of its menu upon a base of herbs and vegetables, like kale and carrots harvested mere steps from the open-concept kitchen.
Yet no official body seems to have been in charge of vetting them.
—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
10 Oct. 2026
The hotel just opened, so maybe that’s what accounts for it, but there’s a real atmosphere of excitement, and the staff seems to want to represent the greatest manifestation of the Four Seasons brand.
Copy Citation
