1
as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center
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as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
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as in to remodel
to make different in some way
just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general
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as in transformation
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Recent Examples of make over
Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
The left, with its obsession with victimization and grievance, has neither perspective of life in America nor appreciation of the social advances America has made over the decades.
—Mary Riley, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
Along with the switch to the Gen stack, Norton 360’s user interface has undergone a complete makeover.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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Before this, the film made over $160 million in its opening weekend, globally.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
The left, with its obsession with victimization and grievance, has neither perspective of life in America nor appreciation of the social advances America has made over the decades.
—Mary Riley, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
Danish studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen is heading this new makeover, in collaboration with McCarthy Building Companies and local firm DLR Group.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
Along with the switch to the Gen stack, Norton 360’s user interface has undergone a complete makeover.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
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Christmas and New Year are celebrated with great enthusiasm here, with significant budgets allocated to transform December into a joyous festival.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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With the use of garlands, DIY accents, pastel colors, and twinkle lights, her home is transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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Apple is ceding ground to the likes of the Galaxy A series, Nothing Phones, OnePlus Nords and the Pixel 8a.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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In some sections, terra-cotta drops away, ceding the façade to sections of matte-brass finials and glass with a soft sandstone hue.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024
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Inside, four bedrooms and an equal number of baths can be found in almost 3,500 square feet of single-level living space that’s been meticulously remodeled by its current owner, Philippe Naouri of the preservation-minded development firm Maison d’Artiste.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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This means projects like remodeling your kitchen, adding a new bathroom, or repairing a roof could qualify for the deduction, helping to offset the cost.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Slice, who donates monthly to various charities and funds local development initiatives, is rewriting the future of American small businesses through leading digital transformations.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This realization will lead to a democratization of AI usage within some organizations, and those will be the ones that lead the coming transformation.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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The funds were then either transferred to accounts under the co-conspirators’ control or converted to cash, authorities said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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Investors should be mindful of the fact that digital gold is less regulated than traditional gold assets, and fees may apply when converting digital holdings to physical gold.Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Together the journalists—the only four of Palestinian descent at their newspaper—are assigned to interview an old man who is his family’s last living eyewitness of the 1948 Nakba, during which more than 750,000 Palestinians fled from their home or were expelled by the new state of Israel.Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Updated Policy Under new gender policies announced Wednesday, players must either be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female prior to undergoing male puberty to be eligible for LPGA tournaments or the eight U.S. Golf Association championships designated for female competitors.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps most awaited in this final update is Safehouse Customization, which lets players modify their preferred base, cleaning up debris, building beds, tables and storage, and even picture frames to hang the photos the camera took on the wall.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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These household purveyors of horsepower, ride height, and above all—pun intended—entertainment, are icons of aftermarket modification.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In most cases, diet and lifestyle modifications can help reduce cholesterol levels and keep them within a healthy range.Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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