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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  • The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The platform enables everything from online purchases to government disbursements and even utility payments, transforming Brazil’s economy by reducing reliance on cash and banks.
    Federico Sendra, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • However, this climate agenda risks accelerating domestic production declines, ceding ground to adversarial energy producers abroad.
    Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Topline Apple’s newest iPhone 16 smartphones saw a stronger launch in China compared to 2023 models, a positive sign for the tech giant after months of concerns about ceding ground to local rivals in the world’s biggest smartphone market.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of ceding
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  • The city invested in remodeling the then-rundown Plaza San Loreto in front of the Sinagoga Histórico, and Sheinbaum came to inaugurate it.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Plans call for remodeling the basement to add a third level.
    Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of remodeling
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  • Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The district’s evolving politics have been driven in part by its rapidly changing racial makeup.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of changing
Verb
  • But this summer, San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan worked around the state law by dismissing murder and attempted murder charges against two 15-year-olds and transferring them to a federal district court for prosecution.
    Axios San Diego, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Logan set about studying every Avett Brothers song, transferring themes and characters to note cards, outlining a draft.
    Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of transferring
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  • Increasing the amount of water or fat locked into the casein network can encourage melting, but so can modifying the casein itself.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The designer’s role is about creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by creating, modifying or eliminating systemic structures to better align with the organization's strategic objectives.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This little adjustment in perspective motivates the group to investigate underlying issues instead of assigning blame.
    Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of assigning
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  • Researchers studying skeletons from the 12th to the 19th centuries have discovered that tobacco leaves a lasting impact on the human body even after death, significantly altering skeletal structure.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Another common change companies might pursue is altering the product’s flavor profile entirely, which could mean swapping out a layer of chocolate for other fillings like wafers or nuts.
    Erika Tulfo, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of altering
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