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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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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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Most of his clothes were made out of durable materials that could be washed and dried overnight.
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Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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The gift was made out of gratitude for the medical care Andrew Taylor recently received from neurosurgeons at Washington University.
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The accompanying photo roll chronicled their love affair through pictures of the couple smiling in the car, making out in a photo booth, posing in velvety medieval gear, taking naps and hikes and, in the golden shot, Long getting down on one knee to propose.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
The 13 Best Christmas Tree Storage Options of 2024
How to Clean Christmas Ornaments
Ornaments can be tricky to clean since they’re made out of a myriad of materials.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
The gift was made out of gratitude for the medical care Andrew Taylor recently received from neurosurgeons at Washington University.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The accompanying photo roll chronicled their love affair through pictures of the couple smiling in the car, making out in a photo booth, posing in velvety medieval gear, taking naps and hikes and, in the golden shot, Long getting down on one knee to propose.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here are some tips for coping and managing pain:201819 Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen), about 20 to 30 minutes before the procedure can reduce cramping and discomfort.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Just compensate for my skill set within the scope of the business, understanding all the young guys have got to get paid.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Part of Punk’s straight-edge lifestyle and persona is derived from his challenging childhood.Erica Marrison, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Amid the devastating ongoing Palisades Fire, actor Sebastian Harrison did everything possible to escape.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Content creators and influencers must decide what to do with the looming TikTok ban.Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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By April 2024, Zellner decided to file a clemency petition asking that Pritzker exonerate Calusinski or release her for time served.Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Although the Kubernetes ecosystem offers many observability tools, these usually provide generalized errors and alerts that are hard to decipher for developers.Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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There are some years when the top of the NFL Draft feels rather easy to decipher as soon as the regular season ends.Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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