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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
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 30 May 2026
Last month, the government also charged a special forces soldier who made over $400,000 from Polymarket trades betting on the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Like the heroine of a classic ’90s makeover montage, the brand has returned with a noticeably different point of view.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Verb
Some of the insults refer to comments Talarico has made over the years.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 30 May 2026
Last month, the government also charged a special forces soldier who made over $400,000 from Polymarket trades betting on the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Noun
Britain's Got Talent breakout Susan Boyle has once again teased her stunning makeover for a new mystery project.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Like the heroine of a classic ’90s makeover montage, the brand has returned with a noticeably different point of view.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
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Mike Leach, the larger-than-life coach credited with popularizing the Air Raid offense and transforming modern college football, has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class just under four years after his death.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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That put to rest any possible scenario where a president who has built his personal and political persona on seizing the spotlight might cede the stage to avoid overshadowing a national celebration bigger than himself.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Any team that takes longer will cede the throw-in to the other team or give the opponent a corner kick.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Byrne and Chace will play brothers amongst a group of men seeking to rediscover their purpose at the radical Reclaim Retreat that promises the transformation of the modern man.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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In a July 2015 memorandum, the county suggested purchasing a lot near the Bethel House to be converted into a parking lot, then give it to the Bethel House upon completion.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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In early January, Chan and five other quantum chemists based out of the California Institute of Technology reached a key milestone in understanding the enzyme nitrogenase, which converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and makes life on our planet possible.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Clark works for the Fontana Police Department and was assigned in spring 2020 to work on cold cases with two detectives at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance (LP-IR) Test estimates the body’s response to insulin by analyzing patterns in blood fats and assigning a score from zero to 100.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The Utilities Commission will begin an evidentiary hearing in the case July 7 before deciding later this year whether to approve, modify or reject Duke’s request.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Picking an easier-to-modify plant was off the table, too.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The LHDs can also provide air support with short-takeoff-and-landing multirole fighters, previously the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and, with certain modifications, the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ductwork inspection and modifications Your ductwork acts as the circulatory system for your home’s climate control.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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