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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
Medicaid spending makes up about 40% of this year's budget.
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Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Gucci problem Gucci, which makes up the bulk of Kering's profits, is a key concern for shareholders.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
This is why geothermal makes up less than 1 percent of global energy production.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
This fluoride-free toothpaste contains nano-hydroxyapatite, a mineral form of the same ingredient that makes up 97% of tooth enamel and 70% of dentin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The colon makes up the first several feet of the large intestine, while the remaining portion forms the rectum.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
All by itself, the county makes up a big stretch of ecologically varied land.
—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
Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Gucci problem Gucci, which makes up the bulk of Kering's profits, is a key concern for shareholders.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
This is why geothermal makes up less than 1 percent of global energy production.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
This fluoride-free toothpaste contains nano-hydroxyapatite, a mineral form of the same ingredient that makes up 97% of tooth enamel and 70% of dentin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The colon makes up the first several feet of the large intestine, while the remaining portion forms the rectum.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
All by itself, the county makes up a big stretch of ecologically varied land.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes up
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Cast comprises Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Danielle Vasinova (The Madison), Kelly Lynn Reiter (Deadlock), Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills 90210) and Nick Swardson (Just Go with It).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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One bedroom, with direct access to the yard, and one bathroom, also with a door to the outside, complete the main floor, while the upper level comprises a lofted gallery overlooking the living and dining room below.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 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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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the scammer builds trust and eventually introduces a crypto investment opportunity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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That constitutes a huge bet that Iran will not be able to use any of several varieties of drones to hit tankers or ships carrying key commodities.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Internal drama — employee hook-ups, power plays, longstanding grudges — share space with the mix of the mundane and the outrageous that constitutes a typical day in a typical big-city emergency department.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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In it, Pattinson concocts three cocktails thematically linked to his own work and three more inspired by his all-time favorite films.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 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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Along with screenwriter Ed Solomon, Soderbergh also constructs the ideal showcase for two separate generations of British actors to cook.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Boring Company constructs tunnel trafficways for cars and pedestrians.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Advocates say that context makes this moment feel urgent.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lavender juxtaposed with ambroxan makes this scent read as fresh, with musk and beachside woods ground it into a skin-hugging base.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rather than reproducing Monroe’s public mythology, Oates invents a fictional interior life for Norma Jeane Baker, exploring the psychological cost of becoming a cultural icon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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And what if man invents a way to take carbon out of the air, with some sort of machine?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Makes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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