MAKING IT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

making it

phrase

present participle of make it

as in cutting it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment His parents convinced him that he could make it in anything he chose to do if he worked hard enough.

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Recent Examples of making it Arraez was named an All-Star for the fourth time after making it in 2022, 2023 and 2024. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Congratulations on making it this far, and remember there are only a few more days until the weekend arrives. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 July 2026 Instead of fighting with Whitney, Lindsay has a talk with Yvonne about how Lindsay ruined Yvonne’s wedding by making it all about her. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Kyle Backhus hit two batters consecutively, forcing in a run and making it 8-4. — CBS News, 2 July 2026 Massaro has been in the ring for nearly three decades starting in Hayward, California, and making it to the top promotions Japan has to offer. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making it

Phrase

When taking cuttings for propagation, Gifford recommends selecting a healthy, non-flowering stem and cutting it just below a node.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
According to Levine, no attempt should be made to remove the venom yourself, whether by sucking on the wound or cutting it.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of cutting it

Phrase

The case for reparations is grounded in the fact that there is a universe bigger than a Black person’s, and getting there means establishing an ongoing material and social plan for racial reckoning.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Each took slightly different paths in getting there, but the end result at this to the leadup of the season matches.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026