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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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Recent Examples of make up
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
At the most basic level, radiation is made up of particles or waves that speed through space.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
Sarah Krick The modern look was finished off with fresh skin and a glossy brown lip by makeup artist Kale Teter.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Instead, lawmakers must meet in another special legislative session Tuesday to pass different bills that will create a new State Board of Immigration Enforcement made up of the governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
At the most basic level, radiation is made up of particles or waves that speed through space.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
This shift fundamentally changed our biological makeup.
—Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
Sarah Krick The modern look was finished off with fresh skin and a glossy brown lip by makeup artist Kale Teter.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
Verb
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There’s now nearly an 8,000 point gap between the four women who comprise the sport’s two top teams and the rest of the tour.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Feb. 2025
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View 1 Images Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, which lead to Alzheimer's disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Multiple administrations, Democratic and Republican alike, built USAID into an institution that has helped save millions of lives around the world, promoted U.S. interests in remote corners of the globe and employed thousands of Americans.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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With a lucrative career spanning nearly two decades, a diverse real estate portfolio, and major brand endorsements, Lamar has built a substantial net worth that places him among the richest hip-hop artists in the industry.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Sun Devils had multiple stretches of at least three minutes without field goals as the Horned Frogs forced 14 turnovers and made life difficult in the paint.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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As a 6-foot-4, 180-pound guard, Maxwell never had to bang in the paint with Mutombo like other NBA alumni.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The former molasses warehouse is right on the river, now with a Scandinavian-chic design.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Saldaña’s strapless dress is a knee-length design that features a zipper in the back.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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South Florida’s soil, composed of layers of sand and porous limestone, has always posed a challenge for developers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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It is composed of 16 players, eight elected and eight appointed by the Player Directors.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Linda Gefen, Boca Raton The master of distraction Trump’s proposal that the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip and develop it into a beach paradise was concocted to distract us from his real agenda: demolish the government, replace federal workers with machines and give the savings to his rich friends.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Executive pastry chef Jess Robertson, Ian’s wife, concocts desserts ranging from $4 oatmeal cream pies to $100 banana splits.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The ancient basilica, constructed between 78 and 84 A.D., once stood at the heart of the city, which was known at the time as Londinium, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The roughly $200 million project includes improving Santa Fe, from Ridgeview to Mur-Len roads, and constructing a new interchange at I-35.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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