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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
The rest of the world makes up about 16% of H-1B workers.
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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
That makes up less than 4% of total roles outside of the police and fire departments, a city spokeswoman said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
How much the effects will affect the consumers whose spending makes up 69% of GDP is impossible to know yet.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Salty, savory soy sauce makes up the bulk of the vinaigrette and adds great flavor to the dressing.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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
That makes up less than 4% of total roles outside of the police and fire departments, a city spokeswoman said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
How much the effects will affect the consumers whose spending makes up 69% of GDP is impossible to know yet.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Salty, savory soy sauce makes up the bulk of the vinaigrette and adds great flavor to the dressing.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes up
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The interior of the concept comprises sumptuous leatherwork and controls defined by physical knobs, dials, and switches.—
Stephen Treffinger,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Rooms The property comprises 98 guest rooms, including 42 suites and six lakefront chalets, and offers a range of historic and modern accommodations.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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No one wants to give up on Erica, especially Uhura, who devises a plan to send another shuttle through the wormhole to rescue Erica.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mary’s enterprising sister Edith (Laura Carmichael) devises a plan to invite Coward, in whose show their friend Guy Dexter (Dominic West), now secretly in a relationship with their former servant Thomas (Robert James-Collier), is appearing.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carbon Markets as Geopolitical Leverage That investor confidence may grow stronger as Beijing builds out the financial plumbing of the transition.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The extension, which builds on a relationship that began in 2018, will focus on delivering connectivity and immersive experiences to NBA fans.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to transgender activists, anything not gender-affirming constitutes conversion therapy.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Lockjaw, obsessed with everything about Perfidia, concocts a reason to send authorities into the town where Bob and Willa are living.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The characters are bright, marionette-like caricatures whom the author constructs and moves ostentatiously in full view of the reader, revealing his artistic devices with a sense of absurd, mischievous humor.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The onslaught of lefties, in many ways, makes more sense against these Phillies.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the first Four Seasons on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the resort makes its grand entrance just in time for the vibrant cultural season, including art exhibits and performances at Artis — Naples and the Naples Winter Wine Festival in January.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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And recently, many of these voices have declared that the day of reckoning is near, telling government officials that whichever country invents AGI first will gain enormous geopolitical advantages.—
Michael C. Horowitz,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once concentration becomes too high, the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and developers invents a new approach to reverse it.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Makes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20up. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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