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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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Recent Examples of make out
The current sanctioned combat pillow has a unique handle and strap design that provides the fighter with centrifugal force; foam that holds its shape; compression density; and a special pillowcase made out of shell cloth that has a waterproof and airproof polymer on one side.
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Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
With six Adirondack-style chairs and a coordinating table (with a hole for an umbrella!) made out of resin and acrylic, this is a comfy set that’s great for outdoor dinners, game nights, and more.
—Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
The practice makeout session Another Cruel Intentions staple is the moment when Gellar and Blair locked lips, but the TV show updated that scene by having Caroline kiss Annie instead to practice making out.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Sandalwood is the most traditional material for the bracelet to be made out of.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
With six Adirondack-style chairs and a coordinating table (with a hole for an umbrella!) made out of resin and acrylic, this is a comfy set that’s great for outdoor dinners, game nights, and more.
—Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
The practice makeout session Another Cruel Intentions staple is the moment when Gellar and Blair locked lips, but the TV show updated that scene by having Caroline kiss Annie instead to practice making out.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Sandalwood is the most traditional material for the bracelet to be made out of.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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With more extreme wildfire events presumably on the horizon, the scientists stressed the importance of equipping doctors with better tools to cope with such circumstances.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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After being diagnosed in 2004, Etheridge turned to cannabis as a way to cope with the pain, nausea, and emotional toll of her treatment.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Further clinical trials are needed to better understand and assess the potential mechanisms at work.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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For instance, pretending to admire them will go to great lengths, especially compared to providing them with a reality check or confronting them about their mistakes, behavior, or values.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 1966, Cole starred with Deborah Walley (Gidget Goes Hawaiian) in the 3D sci-fi film The Bubble and appeared on an episode of Gunsmoke in which his character pretended to be the son of a man killed by Matt Dillon (James Arness).Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Single Estate Series reflects Mount Gay’s focus on terroir, with the use of molasses derived exclusively from the estate’s sugar cane.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Seeing the actual act of ejaculation on-screen magnifies the euphoria of this moment and how much joy can be derived from prioritizing and pleasuring yourself as well as others.David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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Most people never do this exercise because seeing the gap between their current reality and their dreams feels painful.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Following Wrinkles, Indiana took a 15-year hiatus from executions until Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb decided this year to resume them.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Daboll’s fourth-down decisions were typically hard to decipher.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Having deep industry and marketing experience allows CMOs to balance both the art and science of marketing to truly decipher how to drive growth.Roshni Wijayasinha, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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