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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
will you help me make the dough for the cookies?
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2
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the cats made quite a disturbance when they knocked the Christmas tree over
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as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion
one person from each department will be asked to make a short presentation at the meeting
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as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
made him do all the work while everyone else just lounged around
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I make that to be about six feet long
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in to head
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the baby made straight for the toy lying on the rug
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the legislature failed to make any new laws last session
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
I make considerably more money now than I did when I first started working here
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in to shut
chiefly dialect
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
make the gate when ye leave
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Recent Examples of make
Trump Seeks Peace Deal Trump has made ending Russia's war on Ukraine a priority of his administration, citing the vast loss of life and the burden on American taxpayers of supporting Kyiv's defense through vital military aid.
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Smell makes a lasting impression, sometimes hitting you before the visual does.
—William Goodman, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Quantum internet is designed to be resistant to these threats, making data breaches nearly impossible.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
In This Article What makes Korean cleansing oil special?
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Smell makes a lasting impression, sometimes hitting you before the visual does.
—William Goodman, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
Quantum internet is designed to be resistant to these threats, making data breaches nearly impossible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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But the administration should be willing to admit failure if the talks don’t produce such an outcome and prepare for what comes next in the long confrontation between the Islamic Republic and the Western world.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The visual is meant to underline Bukele’s feat of achieving a top-level U.S. alliance for a country suddenly punching significantly above its weight in global affairs.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino achieved legendary status at Anfield through his ability to drop into pockets to facilitate wide runners ahead of him, and Cunha has all the attributes to perform a similar role, should Slot want to regenerate his front line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Do judges have the power to compel the administration to change its behavior?—
Patrick Reis,
Vox,
16 Apr. 2025
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In response to the AFT’s request for a temporary restraining order to compel the department to resume IDR application processing, the Department of Education filed papers in court last week indicating that processing for ICR, IBR, and PAYE applications would be resuming in the coming weeks.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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For 2023 and 2024, the property owners owed $2 million in unpaid property taxes and the total debt attributed to the property’s value was estimated at 15.7%, according to the treasurer’s office.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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States with the highest median refund for 2021 include Massachusetts at $936; Rhode Island at $946; Pennsylvania at $993; and New York, where the IRS estimated the median unclaimed refund is $995.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Runway also made headlines in the fall for a deal with Lionsgate, in which the studio is using Runway’s tech to build a model trained exclusively on Lionsgate IP.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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While this role may seem simple, attention to detail is crucial for success.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Baker said the goal of the Super Regional was to increase attendance and improve the quality of the experience for the players, which seems to be in line Ackerman’s proposal.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Still, this concept shows where off-road vehicles could be headed in the future.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Highlights include the Justine Basket Bag, a must-have summer companion whether you’re headed to a seaside lunch or a day at the beach.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Make.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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