MAKES UP Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

makes up

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present tense third-person singular of make up

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 only geographic region where voters preferred Hilton to Becerra are those in the North Coast/Sierra region, which makes up about 2% of the electorate, DiCamillo said. —

Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The effect is especially pronounced in rural counties, where agriculture makes up a large share of property tax revenue. —

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

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The model line also comprises a four-door sedan, a wagon, and the very desirable coupe, whose fastback design is often compared to the contemporary Aston Martin DBS.

— Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
The second largest program is infrastructure and environmental resources, which comprises 21% of total spending and includes OC Public Works, John Wayne Airport and OC Waste & Recycling.

— Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 June 2026