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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
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Boys ages 10-12 at 64% made up the majority of the under-12 set; that demo is an essential portion of the Cobra Kai cult.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The head of our makeup department was absolutely phenomenal at her job.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Currently, Social Security payments make up more than half the income for 40% of retirees, according to the Social Security Administration.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Boys ages 10-12 at 64% made up the majority of the under-12 set; that demo is an essential portion of the Cobra Kai cult.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Noun
The Rhode acquisition will further strengthen E.l.f’s foray into skincare and hybrid makeup categories, Herzog said.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The head of our makeup department was absolutely phenomenal at her job.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make up
Verb
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In the tracking week ending May 22, From Zero earned 14,000 equivalent album units (up 173%), with traditional album sales comprising 7,500 of that sum (up 531%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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What’s more, in a state where immigrants comprise 21.1% of the population, immigrants account for $106.3 billion of spending power and $31.4 billion in tax contributions, according to the Chamber.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Directors: Scout Purdy & Doug Purdy After a series of revelations, 15-year-old Joe devises a plan to cure her teen angst: a month-long pilgrimage filled with communication issues, terrible survival skills, and zero Wi-Fi—AKA a summer hiking trip with her father.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Cabinet secretaries were sidelined, and staff members devised elaborate strategies to avoid placing him in situations that might expose his decline.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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Not bringing in a veteran would be a serious disservice if the team is trying to build a sustainable winning culture.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Karl, 17, appeared on the first-team bench in the Bundesliga this season and will probably spend the next few years building experience at senior level away from Bayern.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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What’s next, putting the lead back into paint and gasoline?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Haliburton took the ball into the paint, then retreated toward the top of the key and made the game-tying jumper over the outstretched arm of Mitchell Robinson.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Its design was based on the Japanese Nori shoe, which was made from straw.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Included in that selection is the Lark Manor Geometric Tiled Doormat, which has a half-circle design and sits flush along the doorframe.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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To that end, the majority of the songs Metallica performed on Saturday night were all composed and written when original members Ulrich and Hetfield were still in their 20s.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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Hector Vivas/Getty Images The European Ryder Cup team is composed through a points system that ranks all eligible players.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Desperate to revive his reputation, Zach gains the trust of nerdy outcast Laney (Cook) to concoct a vain scheme to turn her into the next prom queen.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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Toronto worked back from an early deficit but couldn’t concoct another comeback win, falling to 22-24 on the season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Water After constructing your melon pit, water the area thoroughly and deeply.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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