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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Adjective
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Former White House advisor Steve Bannon has also taken issue with Musk, who Trump tapped to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025 -
Partnering with The Lipstick Lesbians, brands like Haus Labs by Lady Gaga are forging important new connections with consumers The beauty industry is always evolving, presenting an extraordinary opportunity for brands to connect with consumers in innovative and authentic ways.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bao and Broth The OG Tofu Bun: Crispy Tofu is a great substitute for the menu’s 5-spice Pork Belly Bun.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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But these posts aren’t a substitute for actual community and support.—
Maytal Eyal,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The three bills aim to reduce the amount of time scaffolding can remain in place, allows for alternative methods to scaffolding, streamlines the permitting process for inspections to reduce their duration and enables further improvements to Local Law 11 inspection timelines.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Martinez plans to examine what happens in cities that use the alternative approach of deploying mental health professionals and peer counselors on crisis calls rather than armed police.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For the price, Bozeman has been a serviceable stopgap option at center.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As the French Court of Auditors cautioned in a February report, artificial snow is merely a stopgap against the growing impacts of climate change.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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When it’s bruised or strained, alternate applications of heat and ice are often used to promote healing.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Riot Act is a rebellious YA novel set in an alternate 1991 following Gigi, a fearless theater kid rallying her classmates to stage Shakespeare in defiance of a totalitarian regime.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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He was traded to Denver last offseason and spent 2024 as a backup after competing for the starting job in the offseason.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sophomore guard Quinn Sigal started at center last season, while Stone was primarily a backup.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The new movie is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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This and other revelations sour Roman and Dennis’ endearing bond and debunk the spontaneity of the pair’s first encounter.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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