1
as in produces
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
will you help me make the dough for the cookies?
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as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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3
as in creates
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the cats made quite a disturbance when they knocked the Christmas tree over
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as in accomplishes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
one person from each department will be asked to make a short presentation at the meeting
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as in compels
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
made him do all the work while everyone else just lounged around
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I make that to be about six feet long
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as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seems
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in heads
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the baby made straight for the toy lying on the rug
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as in enacts
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the legislature failed to make any new laws last session
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
I make considerably more money now than I did when I first started working here
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in shuts
chiefly dialect
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
make the gate when ye leave
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Recent Examples of makes
The variety of blades can tackle several different pruning jobs, which makes this versatile set your new best friend until the first frost sets in.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Our testers especially loved that the granules are packaged in an ergonomic plastic jug that makes lifting and tilting it a breeze when replacing the litter.
—Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
While recent reports are textbook exposés of the realities of modern warfare, the recruitment networks’ international facade makes protecting foreign fighters all the more difficult.
—Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Such intimate screenings and parties will continue in different locations as the film makes its way into conventional theaters.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Come experience the small-town charm that makes Sayler Park special.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
The 59-year-old former assistant prosecutor and judge of more than a decade — initially elected in 2010 and given her third six-year term in 2022 — makes $180,741 and is currently working on a reduced caseload.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Our testers especially loved that the granules are packaged in an ergonomic plastic jug that makes lifting and tilting it a breeze when replacing the litter.
—Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
While recent reports are textbook exposés of the realities of modern warfare, the recruitment networks’ international facade makes protecting foreign fighters all the more difficult.
—Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Such intimate screenings and parties will continue in different locations as the film makes its way into conventional theaters.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Although the general manager of an MLB franchise constructs team rosters, executes player transactions, and makes critical personnel decisions, the field manager engages directly with players, fosters relationships, and cultivates team culture in the clubhouse.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Come experience the small-town charm that makes Sayler Park special.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
The 59-year-old former assistant prosecutor and judge of more than a decade — initially elected in 2010 and given her third six-year term in 2022 — makes $180,741 and is currently working on a reduced caseload.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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That’s a tough dichotomy to bridge, but the new 2025 911 Carrera GTS achieves it brilliantly.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Critically, this approach achieves the required resolution without the enormous deployment complexity of a 20-meter circular primary or the operational overhead of a starshade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lambert has the blazing speed of a top-six forward — like Nikolaj Ehlers, whose offseason departure creates a hole in Winnipeg’s top six — while Salomonsson dominated in his best AHL games last season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Using ripe Brown Turkey figs and room-temperature butter creates the best flavor and texture.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Most of all, AI makers that adopt an AI-to-AI tag team as a safeguard should be mindfully cautious about touting what this functionality accomplishes.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Good morning from Minneapolis, Virtually every team that accomplishes something special needs a few guys to surprise.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The power of Ed and Lorraine Warren compels you — to buy a movie ticket!—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The power of Christ still compels moviegoers.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Among families that receive the credit, about two-thirds will see their credit increase from the changes according to Tax Policy Center estimates, with an average increase of $380.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goldman estimates that hyperscaler capex has totaled $368 billion so far this year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The new spot builds on Pitt’s 2021 debut with the brand, but instead of leaning into elegance and artistry, this round highlights ease and fun.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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China’s upcoming mission builds on this growing awareness and follows NASA’s 2022 effort, considered the world’s first planetary defense test.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The National Assembly lacks a clear governing majority and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) seems ever closer to finally winning power.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hardly seems like enough to cow these arrogant companies into behaving, especially when their business model is so intrinsically tied to hoovering up other people’s information and creative work.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Makes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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