makes over

present tense third-person singular of make over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of makes over Gater even makes over bedrooms, living rooms (and occasionally) kitchens. Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 China makes over 70% of EV manufacturing and about 85% of battery cell production globally, according to the International Energy Agency. 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
Verb
  • The shop's Lightcamp package quickly transforms the PV5 Passenger van into a smart mini-camper with indoor/outdoor kitchen and sleeping space for four people.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
  • What begins as a history play transforms into a sharp-eyed satire about the cost of assimilation in a society where money, power and white privilege remain stubbornly intertwined.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Lean too far toward caution and a firm cedes ground to bolder rivals and to the automation-first newcomers.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • That’s what happens when the hegemon cedes hegemony.
    Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Verb
  • The other actor whose presence deeply impacted the production, Nolan reports, is Samantha Morton, mesmerizing as Circe, the goddess who changes Odysseus’ men into swine.
    Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • That framing changes the design goal from awareness to state change, helping a user fall asleep faster, calm a stressed nervous system or manage a chronic condition in real time.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The process converts solid rock directly into vapor, allowing drilling to continue into geological formations that are too hot and abrasive for traditional equipment.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Enjoy the rest of the summer on the water with this 2-in-1 package that includes an inflatable paddle board that converts to a kayak in seconds.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
    Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • When a manager conveys this, employees hear that new ideas are unwelcome and innovation is discouraged.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • More than just structural support For decades, scientists have known that bone provides support, stores minerals and continuously remodels itself.
    Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The government then appointed him as county commissioner, ignoring a 2018 peace agreement that assigns that Akobo County position to Riek Machar’s opposition party.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • However, the Social Security Administration assigns a different number only in limited cases and generally requires an in-person appointment.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • This specific combination alters the safety profile of the facility.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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“Makes over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20over. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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