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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People quickly adapt to new financial circumstances, so while receiving money may bring temporary joy, the effect is fleeting.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Molina’s life is upended after forming an unlikely bond with his new cellmate (Diego Luna).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During the trip, Bunny is forced to address his self-loathing when an acquaintance from the past offers him an alternative perspective of his love life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Geopolitical uncertainty looms large and in charge over supply chain professionals’ heads this year—and alternative sourcing comes with its own challenges.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The city has previously tested similar stopgap measures.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Though useful as a stopgap measure, there are clear limits to free childcare services.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trying to find alternate suppliers and duplicate efforts in various regions has been really critical to the efforts that IPC is working with on behalf of the industry.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Based on the acclaimed book by Blake Crouch, Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen, (Edgerton) a physicist, professor, and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trevino, 32, was the backup to Austin Wells last season in New York and an All-Star in 2022.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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As far as backups, this opens the door for either Griffin Conine or Heriberto Hernandez to crack the Opening Day roster.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These and many other student protests provide powerful strategies and lessons on resistance and how employees can advocate for workplace justice. 1.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Two other fires were active in nearby Burke and Madison counties, with a third wildfire burning in Stokes County on the northern border with Virginia.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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