making up

verb

Definition of making upnext
present participle of make up
1
as in comprising
to be all the substance of the book is made up of 20 chapters

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2
as in devising
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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3
as in building
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for making up
  1. comprising
  2. devising
  3. building
  4. composing
  5. assembling
  6. making
  7. inventing
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  • With four generations comprising the workforce today, there are clear differences and similarities to inform space design that works for all, not just some.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprising
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  • As secretary of state, Rubio could run point on devising additional economic sanctions on Cuba, increasing funding for dissidents and pro-democracy programs that Havana considers tantamount to regime change, and further restricting US travel to Cuba.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Then again, standing up to bullies is inherently more dramatic than devising novel mail-filing strategies.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of devising
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  • The report primarily focuses on the treatment of migrant workers, who HRW says will bear the brunt of building Saudi’s World Cup dream.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of building
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  • He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of composing
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  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • The French Quarter icon isn’t just any specialty grocery store, either—Salvatore Lupo, Tusa’s grandfather who immigrated from Sicily, is credited with inventing the legendary muffuletta right there at 923 Decatur Street.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There are no laws to prevent them from inventing new surcharges or from increasing existing ones.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of inventing
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