makeshift 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of makeshiftnext
as in new
taking the place of one that came before turned a towel into a makeshift skirt

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makeshift

2 of 3

noun

ˈmāk-ˌshift How to pronounce makeshift (audio)
as in substitute
a temporary replacement when his belt broke, he was forced to use string as a makeshift

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make shift

3 of 3

phrase

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
  1. new
  2. substitute
  3. alternative
  4. stopgap
  5. alternate
  6. backup
  7. other
Adjective
  • Any new import levies are on a collision course with stubbornly flat industrial production — a crucial driver of domestic and international volume from sectors that include mining, manufacturing, chemicals and electricity — and lingering overcapacity from the COVID shipping boom, experts said.
    Lisa Baertlein, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The single is new at No. 5, matching its performance on the list of the top-selling tracks on any physical medium.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of new
Noun
  • Use as an Egg Substitute Flaxseeds are a common egg substitute, especially in vegan or allergy-friendly recipes.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s still no substitute for the experience of watching an actor crawl into the skin of another person and take them out for a spin.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of substitute
Adjective
  • Tips for safely heating your home Officials advise against using alternative heating devices such as space heaters and fireplaces, but offer these tips for using one at home: Keep clothing, curtains, furniture and other items outside of a three-foot perimeter around space heaters.
    Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
  • But Gabriel had alternative intelligence on Robert and Chantal and Adam.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of alternative
Noun
  • Congressional lawmakers are racing to pass their second stopgap funding measure of the fiscal year to avoid a Friday shutdown deadline.
    Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, lawmakers on the party's right flank have already expressed opposition to the stopgap measure.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopgap
Adjective
  • The actress rose to fame from her lovable performances on not one but two Netflix period-piece TV shows: Derry Girls, set in ‘80s Northern Ireland, and Bridgerton, which takes place in an alternate version of Regency-era London.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Missionary feels like an object plucked from the alternate universe where Snoop joined the Aftermath fold after the Master P deal.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of alternate
Noun
  • Cleveland has had a disappointing season after making the playoffs a year ago and could move on from Watson, but the cost would be exorbitant if the team releases him. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Browns signed Jameis Winston for one season to be Watson’s backup.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Solar panels sit on top of the feeder to provide power to the camera and the rechargeable battery provides backup for cloudy days.
    Brittany VanDerBill, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of backup
Adjective
  • The movie is constructed like a visual scrap quilt made in a meticulous and orderly fashion, sometimes focusing on Elwood's life in the '60s and other times flashing forward to the near-present day.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The lawsuit, which was filed on October 2, 2024, targets NASCAR and its Chairman, Jim France, accusing the organization of monopolization tactics that benefit the France family financially and disadvantage teams, fans, and other stakeholders.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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