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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 effect is especially pronounced in rural counties, where agriculture makes up a large share of property tax revenue.
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The Conversation, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The Community Investment Tax, Hillsborough’s half-cent sales tax that pays for roads, public buildings and upgrades to existing professional stadiums, makes up a large chunk of the framework.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Iranian oil makes up about 12% of the country's crude oil imports.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
This makes up 17% of households.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
The range-topping version of Porsche’s first EV has a dual-motor powertrain that makes up to 1,1019 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Medicaid spending makes up about 40% of this year's budget.
—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
The Conversation, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The Community Investment Tax, Hillsborough’s half-cent sales tax that pays for roads, public buildings and upgrades to existing professional stadiums, makes up a large chunk of the framework.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Iranian oil makes up about 12% of the country's crude oil imports.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
This makes up 17% of households.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
The range-topping version of Porsche’s first EV has a dual-motor powertrain that makes up to 1,1019 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Medicaid spending makes up about 40% of this year's budget.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes up
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The 62,000-square-mile territory—home to major oil deposits and natural resources—comprises two-thirds of Guyana and has become a flashpoint in South American geopolitics and energy markets.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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This segment comprises many diverse companies, so this analysis will highlight some of the group's strengths and weaknesses.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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In her work, Mackintosh devises scenarios that are bold and almost aggressively simplified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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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Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon that builds autonomous robotaxis, which look very different from other rivals.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Conversation builds emotional awareness.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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At a recent town hall, that concern was raised directly, The Phoenix reported, with some alumni and community members questioning whether removing Trotter’s name constitutes revisionism.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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On Friday, Lipa filed a lawsuit against Samsung for using her image on some of its TV boxes, alleging that its use constitutes copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and a violation of her right of publicity.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The bleak tortures Ohm concocts for his characters are as vile as the Bilberry’s fetid jacuzzi.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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At dinner, the chef concocts a concise selection of three courses, taking personal dietary requirements into account.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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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That makes this early matchup, coming off the bye, against the Chargers at Arrowhead so vital.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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That kind of popularity and radiant goodness produces a lineage of artists but doesn’t have the crowd appeal of a lone genius who invents a flying machine or pulls a seventeen-foot sculpture out of a block of marble.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 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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