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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
Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
With engines, materials make up more of the cost of repairs, so outsourcing to lower-income countries doesn’t save airlines as much.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
The chemical makeup of ring around the collar is different from stains on the underarms of shirts, which are caused by a combination of sweat and the aluminum found in many deodorant and antiperspirant formulas.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The war that followed the attack has killed more than 46,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health officials, who do not distinguish between civilians and militants but say women and children make up more than half of those killed.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
With engines, materials make up more of the cost of repairs, so outsourcing to lower-income countries doesn’t save airlines as much.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Facials, makeup, brow waxing and nail services will also be offered.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
The chemical makeup of ring around the collar is different from stains on the underarms of shirts, which are caused by a combination of sweat and the aluminum found in many deodorant and antiperspirant formulas.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition on display at BASE features work by 45 artists and 5 video makers selected by a jury comprising Condé Nast staff from across the globe and experts from the international visual community.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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This show highlights the Paris Opera’s fabulous collection, from the Second Empire on, comprising some 4,000 pieces.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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The pampering sanctuary, which includes seven treatment rooms, a sauna, and a plunge pool, was devised to celebrate the destination’s culture of massage, yoga, and well-being across experiences that speak to and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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In Dallas, the city manager is the CEO, the person who devises the city's $5.2 billion budget and oversees over 13,000 employees.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some of the builders are the usual suspects, including Lürssen, Benetti, and Feadship, but there are others such as Freire and Olympic Yachts that have also built several of the standout gigayachts.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Giants built a 10-5-1 record during a 16-game span against Washington from late in 2018 through the end of the 2023 season.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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On Valentine’s Day, pair up for special events at the resort like a couples’ scavenger hunt, a sunset paint and sip, and bubbles and stargazing.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some helmets—particularly those belonging to members of the elite—were decorated with horse-hair crests, colorful paint and intricate patterns.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Next-Generation of All-Electric RVing As with the early prototype, the Flow features thoughtfully appointed interiors and a sleek design that Pebble says is designed to reduce drag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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As usual, an A-list crowd of celebrities came out in droves to witness the new designs from Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Addison, the church’s director of music and liturgy, composed the roughly 40-minute piece.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Freeman was among international talents celebrated with lifetime achievement prizes during the Joy Awards on Saturday along with composing legend Hans Zimmer, and Andrea Bocelli.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
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Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.—
Simone Milasas,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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And though defensive coordinator Brian Flores can concoct a great game plan, there’s nothing Stafford hasn’t seen.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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The intention was to lower the cost of constructing new housing and to encourage less personal vehicle use.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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Stay in one of the Avalanche Ranch Cabins and Hot Springs’ log cabins or wagons, constructed between 1890 and 1950.—
Jennifer Broome,
The Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2025
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