making over

verb

Definition of making overnext
present participle of make over
1
as in transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center

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2
as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter

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3
as in remodeling
to make different in some way just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for making over
  1. transforming
  2. ceding
  3. remodeling
  4. changing
  5. transferring
  6. modifying
  7. assigning
  8. altering
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  • Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Staying ahead of emerging trends and consumer expectations is key to making your brand stand out and stay relevant, and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of marketing and personalization to make that easier.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforming
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  • Apple is ceding ground to the likes of the Galaxy A series, Nothing Phones, OnePlus Nords and the Pixel 8a.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • His advisers are reportedly coming up with proposals to end the war that would result in Ukraine ceding large amounts of territory and putting the pursuit of NATO membership on hold, according to Reuters.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceding
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  • As the Dodgers officially welcomed their latest gazillionaire pitcher to a remodeling Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, the churning of the bulldozers in the infield was momentarily drowned out by the whining around the baseball world.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • This means projects like remodeling your kitchen, adding a new bathroom, or repairing a roof could qualify for the deduction, helping to offset the cost.
    Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of remodeling
Verb
  • In fact, the reasons offered keep changing.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Through its sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia has invested billions into changing the landscape of sports, such as golf, boxing, esports and Formula One in recent years.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of changing
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  • But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, there are additional surcharges for choosing a seat assignment and modifying reservations.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • Instead of assigning letter grades during RFT, a numeric value is usually used.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Businesses should exercise prudence when assigning projects that demand creativity, expert judgment, or the creation of high-stakes content.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigning
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  • As artificial intelligence increasingly serves as a key driving force in business strategies across all sectors, this shift is altering the labor market, allowing technology workers to explore opportunities beyond their traditional industry.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These technologies have ripple effects across an organization, altering what employees across numerous functions should be spending their time doing.
    Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of altering
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