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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
Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Nor is there evidence that frivolous lawsuits make up a greater share of cases financed by third parties than all cases.
—Christine McDaniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The result is subtle yet noticeable—perfect for enhancing a makeup look.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Syria’s opposition forces are decentralized and made up of different ideologies, albeit united by a common goal of upending the Assad regime.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Nor is there evidence that frivolous lawsuits make up a greater share of cases financed by third parties than all cases.
—Christine McDaniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Unlike some Korean beauty rituals that require multiple products, this is a one-stop-shop as its a moisturizing lip balm, eye cream, neck cream, makeup base and face mist all in one.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The result is subtle yet noticeable—perfect for enhancing a makeup look.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, people aged 65 and older now comprise nearly 30 percent of the population.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Manhattan Outreach Consortium, which comprises multiple street homeless outreach groups operating in the borough, has in recent weeks privately urged the mayor’s office to restore the full hotspot funding stream, according to sources involved in those talks.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Campus police had no effective plan to work with external law enforcement and failed to take command on the night of the melee — leading the LAPD and the California Highway Patrol to devise an ad hoc response.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Following the previous example, the team that devised the solution did not start with that change in mind.Hunter McMahon, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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However, building these systems at scale requires deep engineering expertise and skilled teams to ensure success.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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As a result, instead of building a better life for their constituents, the Axis members made their countries into Iranian beachheads in a shadow conflict with the United States and Israel.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Isaiah Hartenstein was also a game-altering presence, making a tremendous impact after the Thunder were dominated in the paint in November’s matchup in Dallas, given there wasn’t a healthy center on the roster at that time.Nick Crain, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Trojans showcased physicality in the paint and at the point of attack on the boards, outscoring the Bulldogs 42-4 in the paint and dominating the glass with a 48-20 rebounding advantage.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The initiative, backed by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, selected 75 participants from over 600 applicants across Indonesia for online training in various film industry roles, including production assistance, accounting, post-production, sound design, special effects, and acting.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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Everything from its cutting-edge design to the glossy, sleek texture of her top is a perfect example of how to push the boundaries of style, something Venus in Aquarius knows all too well.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Roughly 43 percent of Texas' teacher workforce was composed of people from historically disadvantaged groups in 2022.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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By elite education in the U.S., Brooks is talking about the pinnacle of the Ivy League—Harvard—but also the broader set of schools that compose the top of any university rankings system.Jonathan Wai, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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While serving in Joe Biden’s Justice Department, the special counsel concocted a novel legal case against Biden’s foremost political opponent and would have been happy to try Donald Trump in the midst of the presidential election campaign.Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reminiscent of the classic strawberry frosted sprinkle donut, Dunkin' concocted a sugar cookie iced to perfection with vibrant pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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When constructed, the mansion featured the most modern plumbing, gas lighting and water systems, according to the California State Parks website.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The building, which was opened after Hoover’s death, is already slated for obsolescence; the F.B.I. intends to construct a new headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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