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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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as in to pretend
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 to derive
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 make out
These cooling sheet masks (made out of lightweight Tencel) are loaded with 15% cica and three weights of hyaluronic acid to soothe and plump.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
For shorter trips, upgrade your duffel with this smart-looking overnight tote made out of caramel-hued leather.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
In tiny vignettes, she’s seen walking through the streets of Los Angeles, posing inside studio stages, and making out with a mystery lover.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
Second, small day-to-day decisions made out of stress may unintentionally chip away at long-term opportunities, such as cutting back on training or failing to invest in technology that could enhance operations.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
For shorter trips, upgrade your duffel with this smart-looking overnight tote made out of caramel-hued leather.
—Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
In tiny vignettes, she’s seen walking through the streets of Los Angeles, posing inside studio stages, and making out with a mystery lover.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
Second, small day-to-day decisions made out of stress may unintentionally chip away at long-term opportunities, such as cutting back on training or failing to invest in technology that could enhance operations.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make out
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Regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are essential ways to cope with stress and stay healthy.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Local providers may be better placed to cope with European regulation – both in the European Union and the UK – on data privacy and management, for example.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Congress, Trump’s Tariff Pullback Sparks Relief, Frustration, and Suspicion At the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt scolded reporters for not understanding the president’s plans.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This prompt gives you enough talking points to contribute thoughtfully without pretending to be an expert.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rick, who pretended to be a film producer to weasel his way into the home of Jim and Sritala (Lek Patravadi) and confront Jim over potentially murdering his father.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Streaming activity fuels almost all of Deep Thoughts’ first week, with 63,000 units deriving from the sector, equaling 85.9 million official on-demand U.S. audio and video streams of the album’s songs.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Xanthan and guar gum are derived from plants and are typically safe, even beneficial, according to some studies.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Due to the lack of upsets, Johnny Avello, an oddsmaker at DraftKings, said the bettor has done will this year due to a popular trend.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That is something that a trainee should be able to do under supervision or an advanced senior resident would be able to do on their own.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Snow is best known for being part of the ensemble cast in Universal’s Pitch Perfect and its two sequels.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The daughter of Steve Harvey is known for often mixing streetwear and couture pieces with her looks.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some tourists stumbled upon the skinny discount at Chiang Mai Breakfast World and decided to try it, as shown in a pair of Instagram videos that have since gone viral.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Then President Nayib Bukele decided enough was enough.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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After analyzing his journal, Cordelia was able to decipher the diligent log Wynter kept of each criminal statute and ethical code that Lilly broke while working her role at the White House, which included stealing money and securing shady contracts.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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As Saxon and Lochlan try to decipher what happened between them, we are asked to think about why we’re aroused (or repulsed) by it.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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