as in new
taking the place of one that came before
turned a towel into a makeshift skirt
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make shift
3 of 3phrase
as in cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
They were able to make shift without borrowing money.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeshift
Adjective
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The video discussion started with benchmarks, details about xAI's new data center and the desire to create a chatbot that didn't need to be politically correct.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025 -
Tech billionaire Elon Musk might not truly be leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite what President Donald Trump and his allies have said in previous weeks, according to new court documents reviewed by Newsweek.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His superior record as a substitute indicates that, but his finish against Spurs and his assist against Leicester added further weight to the belief.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Bentaleb, who was told his career might be over after collapsing in June, came on as a substitute in the 76th minute of the Ligue 1 game and scored within four minutes of being on the pitch.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This was largely because of weak overall economic activity in China and the ensuing bearish sentiments, said Theodore Shou, chief investment officer at Skybound Capital, an alternative assets manager.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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While the down pillow is currently out of stock, the brand’s down alternative pillow mirrors the same feel and is a great option for those prone to allergies.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the Giants should sign a stopgap veteran at right guard.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Swonk emphasized that furloughs tend to happen quickly, and the current stopgap only lasts until February 3.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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My fiancé has a 2-year-old son and due to alternate work schedules, the child spends the days with my fiance and then nights with his mother.—
Jann Blackstone,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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After a late withdrawal from 2024 Olympic alternate Tiana Sumanasekera due to illness, many expected 2024 Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera to run away with the meet.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Palestinian Authority security forces would be responsible for providing law and order, perhaps with the support and backup of an Arab intervention force.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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But the expectation with apps like WhatsApp and Android backups is that a change would need to be made to undo encryption, signalling that data can be lawfully accessed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday cut benchmark interest rates for the first time in over four years, finally joining ranks with other major global central banks, as softening inflation allows room for easing policy.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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She was identified as a person of interest in other murders as well, including the murder of Curtis Lind, a landlord in Vallejo, California, who was stabbed to death three days before the Vermont shooting.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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