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as in transforms
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center
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as in cedes
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
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as in changes
to make different in some way
just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general
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Recent Examples of makes over
China makes over 70% of EV manufacturing and about 85% of battery cell production globally, according to the International Energy Agency.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The latest version of the brand’s defining nameplate features an all-electric powertrain that makes over 450 hp and a driving range of over 400 miles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
In the United States, the average squash player makes over $300,000/year, so this gives them access to that really special network.
—Cassidy Wood, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Now working for United Airlines as an avionics technician at Newark Liberty International Airport, repairing plane engines and electrical systems, the 25-year-old has already doubled her investment in the program and makes over six-figures.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Advanced torque vectoring makes over 100 adjustments per second, sending power to each wheel independently for maximum grip and precision.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
While the taxpayers are still permitted to make their normal contributions using traditional or Roth basis (up to $23,500 in 2025), the additional $7,500 will now be restricted to just Roth basis if the taxpayer makes over $145,000.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Markets are supposed to be taking a view on future earnings — and oil revenue still makes over half of Saudi government income — which means the slump in Aramco’s share price is not just a bad sign for the company, but for the wider Saudi economy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The latest version of the brand’s defining nameplate features an all-electric powertrain that makes over 450 hp and a driving range of over 400 miles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
In the United States, the average squash player makes over $300,000/year, so this gives them access to that really special network.
—Cassidy Wood, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Now working for United Airlines as an avionics technician at Newark Liberty International Airport, repairing plane engines and electrical systems, the 25-year-old has already doubled her investment in the program and makes over six-figures.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Advanced torque vectoring makes over 100 adjustments per second, sending power to each wheel independently for maximum grip and precision.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
While the taxpayers are still permitted to make their normal contributions using traditional or Roth basis (up to $23,500 in 2025), the additional $7,500 will now be restricted to just Roth basis if the taxpayer makes over $145,000.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Markets are supposed to be taking a view on future earnings — and oil revenue still makes over half of Saudi government income — which means the slump in Aramco’s share price is not just a bad sign for the company, but for the wider Saudi economy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes over
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This interlocking mechanism transforms a soft, bending material into a highly rigid internal skeleton capable of absorbing forces.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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By utilizing a specialized drop infrastructure, the application transforms upcoming launches into high-anticipation brand moments.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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That’s what happens when the hegemon cedes hegemony.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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In this instance, the goalie cedes a lot of ice behind him to cover off a pass.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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The collection changes monthly and appears throughout the property, from restaurants and guest rooms to corridors and public spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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As a final point, even if a new law changes the rules in college sports, colleges must actually abide by those rules for a new system to work.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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Though the latter is generally known as the gold standard in skincare, retinal actually converts more efficiently into retinoic acid within the skin—delivering faster, more visible anti-aging results, helping to soften fine lines, refine texture, and improve overall skin clarity.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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Research has increasingly linked beet consumption with improved blood flow and lower blood pressure, largely because of how efficiently the body converts their nitrates into nitric oxide.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Illustration conveys a careful close reading, an examination of how the elements of a work of fiction fit together to create meaning.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
27 May 2026
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The Plumb Club’s messaging also conveys to retailers how more of their customers are making purchasing decisions based on the values represented by organizations like the RJC.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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The research explains that the breast remodels itself to prepare for nursing — and then when nursing is over, remodels itself again through a process called involution.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Today, past patterns are even less useful for predicting the weather, as climate change alters global weather patterns and drives record-breaking storms and heat waves.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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The authors wrote that rocket soot increases stratospheric temperatures, alters atmospheric circulation and depletes the ozone layer.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Then the team assigns a wage value to each discrete task by cross-referencing ADP’s payroll data.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The Trust for Public Land assigns each city a park score ranging from zero to 100 points, based on five factors, including park access, park acreage, and amenities.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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“Makes over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20over. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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