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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the book is made up of 20 chapters
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
she keeps making up excuses as to why she hasn't yet finished the project
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
we'll have to make up the bookcase, which came in a box marked "some assembly required"
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as in paint
preparations intended to beautify the face
she never left the house without applying her makeup and arranging her jewelry
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the makeup of the memorial is strikingly simple: a single massive globe signifying world unity
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David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Now, China makes up more than 90% of North Korea's trade, and two countries have renewed an alliance treaty that was first signed in 1961.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
From February through March 2023, Roan embarked on her first headliner tour, Naked in North America, which featured epic costumes, glittery makeup, and local drag queens who performed as the opening act.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Pennsylvania, Puerto Ricans make up about 8% of the population, according to census data.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Now, China makes up more than 90% of North Korea's trade, and two countries have renewed an alliance treaty that was first signed in 1961.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
Across the room, glam station makeup artists treated guests with fresh, custom looks and fun facial stickers to match the vibe.
—Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
From February through March 2023, Roan embarked on her first headliner tour, Naked in North America, which featured epic costumes, glittery makeup, and local drag queens who performed as the opening act.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The platform's super listeners average across all artist sizes, comprise 2% of an artist's monthly listeners and account for more than 18% of monthly streams.Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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But housing costs have increased even more and comprise a large share of household budgets.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ancelotti devised a plan to attack Barca's high defensive line when Madrid won the ball, with nobody able to keep up with Vinicius' pace on the break.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Eventually, after days of little food or sleep, according to prosecutors, the girls devised a plan to escape.Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
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The federal government built I-70 across the Babe Denny neighborhood in the early 1970s, displacing hundreds of residents, partitioning communities and flattening homes.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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The cities would beckon all the coders, startup founders, and digital nomads already on a waiting list for one such destination being built outside Lagos, Nigeria.Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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In the post, the Grammy and Oscar winner shared the single’s cover art, which finds her posing face-down on the hood of a white car with the song’s title written upside down in street paint.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes, a new coat of paint is necessary to curb your bathroom's foul smell and help rid the space of mildew.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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The pillow is comfortable and supportive thanks to its memory foam padding and 360-degree design.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Shah states that the challenges of utilizing these properties for affordable housing lie in addressing design, cost, and more.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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For the small screen, Jones composed the theme songs for shows including Sanford and Son, Ironside and The Bill Cosby Show.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to securing Smith the role, Jones composed the music for The French Prince of Bel-Air and even appeared as himself in season 1.Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The blend of citrus, peach blossom, lemon, amber, and verbena doesn’t just smell like a swish salon— it was concocted with ingredients that boost the efficacy of the product.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors criticized Do on Tuesday for concocting a story on social media about the meals programs providing 2,700 meals a week.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
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The vacuum’s body is constructed from a refillable ballpoint pen and a small rotating fan, with suction generated by a four-volt vibration motor.Andrea Lewis, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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This eco-friendly build-your-own playset lets kids—with their parents help—construct a multi-level dwelling, complete with drawbridge and trap door.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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