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as in comprises
to be all the substance of
the book is made up of 20 chapters
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as in devises
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project
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as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"
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Recent Examples of makes up
All by itself, the county makes up a big stretch of ecologically varied land.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Our city politicians may leave a lot to be desired, but our Sanitation Department makes up for it and is second to none.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Yabusele is a 6-foot-7 forward who makes up for a slight lack of height with a powerful frame and aggressive approach around the basket.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But a good start never really makes up for a bad ending.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Micron makes up its eastern edge, and the company likely would steer city planning for that area.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
More expensive category two tickets makes up the rest of the 400-level and some 300-level sections.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Their back-and-forth makes up the core of the film, as twists, turns and discoveries gradually unfold.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
The rest of the world makes up about 16% of H-1B workers.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Our city politicians may leave a lot to be desired, but our Sanitation Department makes up for it and is second to none.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Yabusele is a 6-foot-7 forward who makes up for a slight lack of height with a powerful frame and aggressive approach around the basket.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But a good start never really makes up for a bad ending.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Micron makes up its eastern edge, and the company likely would steer city planning for that area.
—Mark Dee
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
More expensive category two tickets makes up the rest of the 400-level and some 300-level sections.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Their back-and-forth makes up the core of the film, as twists, turns and discoveries gradually unfold.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
The rest of the world makes up about 16% of H-1B workers.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes up
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However, archaeologists intend to keep looking, as the collection comprises one of the most significant caches of gold coins from this legendary moment in Russian history.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The current Pentagon press corps comprises mostly conservative outlets that agreed to the policy.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the past, Cooper — who seems to have finally reconciled with his wife, Barb (Frances Turner) — devises a plan to stop the ongoing wars over power with Congresswoman Welch to get the cold fusion diode into the hands of the President of the United States (played by series newcomer Clancy Brown).—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead of a traditional linear assembly line, Tesla builds modules separately before bringing them together late in production.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Anne Bryson For Newsom, the war with Iran constitutes part of a broader criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges the business constitutes unlicensed gambling and that Kalshi conducts this business in Michigan without the licensing approval of the Michigan Gaming Control Board in violation of the LSBA.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The administration concocts a legal rationale for a foreign policy objective.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Executive pastry chef Jess Robertson, Ian’s wife, concocts desserts ranging from $4 oatmeal cream pies to $100 banana splits.—
Mary LeBus,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2025
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The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The poet is the first to understand that safety is an illusion that power constructs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the very fantasy that makes the book extraordinary may also be why it’s overlooked by the mainstream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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State efforts to restrict federal enforcement at polls face potential legal challenges due to the supremacy clause, which makes federal law paramount.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The show invents the initial meeting to be like Cinderella crashing the ball.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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That said, if Stacey can continue to show up as GNA invents new reasons to exist every season, the women could have shown up to the company break-room party that Stacey called a grand opening.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2025
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