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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Over at Brooks’s, Shai comes over and teaches him how to use his new sewing machine, which is a fascinating dynamic because Shai is an agent’s assistant while Brooks is a clothing designer.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025 -
The live show should tide your kids over until then—and there are also new videos released on YouTube every week.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Noun
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There is no substitute for these resources – not from philanthropy, industry or states.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Disappointed that there was no face-to-face meeting; phone conversations are a substitute.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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At the moment, college and women’s pro sports offer alternative structures, though that too is changing.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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To reduce risk, the firm emphasizes diversification across asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative investments.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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This surge suggests that many organizations are unprepared for sudden leadership transitions, often resorting to interim appointments as a stopgap measure.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Other voices – including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg – see nuclear energy as a stopgap or stepping stone on the way to more renewable solutions, such as wind and solar technologies.—
Jack Cooksey,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The bill allows for an alternate calculation based on four of the last five years, a boon for officers who received big raises at the very end of their careers.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Nonetheless, the Pentagon is preparing for alternate scenarios.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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If Richardson isn’t available, the Colts may consider adding another veteran QB, especially with rookie Riley Leonard serving as the team’s backup.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Returnees Elijah Campbell, who had a pick-six on Tuesday, Patrick McMorris and Jordan Colbert, and rookie Dante Trader Jr., who also had a pick-six Tuesday, have mostly been working as backups with Davis and Melinfonwu working primarily as the starters.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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As Spiranac and other golf influencers have taken a different approach to growing the game, the Swedish golf legend was all for it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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In true telenovela fashion, Karol and Anahí are in love with the same man — who is revealed via photo to be a long-haired Ricky Martin from the ‘90s — and later confront each other in a heated fight.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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