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as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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as in pretending
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
he tried to make out that he didn't mind losing his job, but friends suspected he was desperately worried
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as in deriving
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating
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Recent Examples of making out
Home planetariums are often dome or round-shaped and offer more than just lasers making out to be stars on a wall and they can definitely be used as STEM and learning tools.
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Alexander Cox, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
How did a show about making out make fans so hateful?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Alexander Cox, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
How did a show about making out make fans so hateful?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for making out
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Seek out a therapist who specializes in chronic illness and can provide coping tools.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Domingue and Ashley spoke about possibly sending Ava home over Katherine, not knowing Ava was in the same room as them (these people need to start checking rooms before talking game).—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Life in the hotel — stuck in a room, without the comforts of home, without the ability to cook for yourself, and not knowing what comes next — has taken a real toll on the displaced, according to Powe.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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But that injury was balanced out by years of creative play that kept my kids climbing, pretending, and running around with friends independently.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Many businesses closing in Urfa were previously non-production businesses, established at zero cost with government incentives, used as warehouses while pretending to operate, and then declared bankrupt.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Athletes are now deriving income from many sources.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The politics, the policy and the price tag Oh, and there’s the question of whether the Milwaukee School Board will continue to go along with what Cassellius is doing.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Jackson is very active with the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 863 at the Lebanon Municipal Airport doing all types of volunteer work, such as ramp safety operations.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romer's endogenous growth theory provides a fascinating lens for understanding AI inference costs by treating knowledge and ideas as non-rivalrous goods with unique economic properties.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What to Pair with Warm Mahogany When deciding on colors to pair with the shade, the brand suggests off-whites and creams for a cozy feel that doesn't make the space feel too heavy.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Apovian said patients and their prescribers will have to consider the risks and benefits of the pill and the injections when deciding which to take, including convenience, side effects and efficacy.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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For families deciphering what’s necessary and what to skip in a skin regimen, building a healthy routine for kids can be easy to manage.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Making out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20out. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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