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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the book is made up of 20 chapters
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as in to devise
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 to build
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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as in paint
preparations intended to beautify the face
she never left the house without applying her makeup and arranging her jewelry
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the makeup of the memorial is strikingly simple: a single massive globe signifying world unity
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Recent Examples of make up
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Rob Jetten, 38, heads a three-party administration made up of his centrist D66, the center-right Christian Democrats and the center-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
If something isn’t exactly gelling, this is the stage to mix it up in makeup, hair, costumes, whatever needs to be fixed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Sand is another common ingredient in potting mix, as the small rock particles that make up sand don’t fit together tightly, creating air space.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Rob Jetten, 38, heads a three-party administration made up of his centrist D66, the center-right Christian Democrats and the center-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
And although Crocs does not report revenue for specific product lines including special makeups and the EXP models, Foglia said collaborations remain an important part of the brand’s product strategy and are driving strong consumer engagement.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
If something isn’t exactly gelling, this is the stage to mix it up in makeup, hair, costumes, whatever needs to be fixed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
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Back in Manchester, Best’s son Calum presented an exhibition called Twenty Years Of Immortal Legacy, comprising 40 artworks celebrating many of his father’s iconic moments.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The thermal springs comprise multiple pools filled with mineral water to emulate the healing properties and overall experience of natural hot springs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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After the village’s Plan Commission recommended in January against its original designs for building fences jutting into the lake from Centennial Beach, the Park District quickly devised two new options.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Health ministry officials and the ministry of trade are also devising tax breaks to incentivize local manufacturing, said Modise.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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This particular semiconductor crisis stems from a boom in artificial intelligence, and the subsequent rush to build data centers that rely heavily on memory chips.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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That is, of course, assuming Mahan can build enough statewide name identification in four months that voters outside the greater Bay Area will even consider him.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Vikings dominated the paint to start the second quarter, scoring off of three consecutive layups before Sophia Sarkar landed two 3-pointers.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Flexibility and efficiency Hitachi’s dual-mode excavator marries eco-friendliness and efficiency in a single design.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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One of the city’s most refined addresses, Upper House Hong Kong brings together warm, intuitive hospitality with minimalist design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the adjacent vinyl listening room, a 1,500-pound wall composed of vintage Japanese speakers creates an unexpected backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The new school and mascot renaming policy San Diego Unified now follows requires a 10-person naming committee composed of school officials, educators, students and community members, along with at least two public input sessions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ancient Greek philosopher Zeno used it to concoct all sorts of paradoxes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Feb. 2026
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Since the advent of TV and radio, public figures have concocted deliberate soundbites to stick out and persuade the public.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The headquarters was mostly beams and joists, with no walls yet constructed.—
Emily Brindley,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The city entered into a public-private partnership with the company to construct the building on Lusk District land that was chosen for its location near the geothermal system.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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