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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
Our city politicians may leave a lot to be desired, but our Sanitation Department makes up for it and is second to none.
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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
An inner radiative zone (makes up 70 percent of the Sun by radius), where energy flows smoothly and the whole region spins together like a solid ball, and the outer convective zone (the remaining 30 percent), where hot gases swirl chaotically and spin at different speeds depending on location.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
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
An inner radiative zone (makes up 70 percent of the Sun by radius), where energy flows smoothly and the whole region spins together like a solid ball, and the outer convective zone (the remaining 30 percent), where hot gases swirl chaotically and spin at different speeds depending on location.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes up
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Opened in 1881, Edinburgh’s oldest hotel comprises five Georgian townhouses built in the 18th century in the city’s somewhat-misleading-sounding New Town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Details about Legacy 4 remain scant, but the accommodation comprises an owner’s suite, five guest cabins, a captain’s cabin, and six twin cabins for crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 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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During the event, guests will learn the secrets of making a great espresso martini by shaking, tasting and comparing various espresso martini builds to see how the drink transforms between spirits and techniques, according to a news release.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that focusing on what’s important builds long-term financial security.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than its peers because IBM constitutes a comparatively larger portion of its value.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Your decisions about what constitutes greatness will be specific to you.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Feb. 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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Using footage captured by climbers from various expeditions, the director Amir Bar-Lev constructs a portrait of perseverance—and hubris.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Middle Tennessee centers on Rolf and Daughters in Nashville, where Philip Krajeck constructs a dish that uses every part of the tomato plant, from fruit to vine.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The hotel also regularly makes donations of food, clothing, and surplus bath products to Room In The Inn and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The win makes the Horned Frogs the first team in Big 12 history to win back-to-back titles within three seasons of finishing in last place.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 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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