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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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025 -
Inside, however, nothing original had been left in place and everything was new.—
Ulrich Clewing,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In terms of a substitute striking so rapidly, the first comparison that came to mind was Nicklas Bendtner for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in 2007.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and dairy substitutes can also provide a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Booking early, choosing off-peak times and locations, and considering alternative lodging options can lead to significant savings.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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The accompanying Rockaway Park Shuttle train connection to Broad Channel will be out of service for the same period, frustrating riders with limited alternative acceptable transportation options.—
Terri Carta,
New York Daily News,
14 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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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
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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
Noun
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Almost every playoff spot already had been locked up before Week 18 began or, in the case of the Denver Broncos playing the Kansas Chiefs’ backups, was a near certainty.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This opened the door for Moore to serve as the backup for Mahomes and make two starts.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some are contracted by insurance companies and other times are hired directly by affluent homeowners.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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First lady Jill Biden, second-gentleman Doug Emhoff and several other former spouses of the president were also present, with the exception of Michelle Obama, whose office did not provide details explaining her absence.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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