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as in produced
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
will you help me make the dough for the cookies?
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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in created
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the cats made quite a disturbance when they knocked the Christmas tree over
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as in accomplished
to carry through (as a process) to completion
one person from each department will be asked to make a short presentation at the meeting
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as in forced
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
made him do all the work while everyone else just lounged around
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as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I make that to be about six feet long
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as in built
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in headed
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the baby made straight for the toy lying on the rug
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as in enacted
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the legislature failed to make any new laws last session
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
I make considerably more money now than I did when I first started working here
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in shut
chiefly dialect
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
make the gate when ye leave
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Recent Examples of made
The integration of tenant experience technology is one way to help a company understand what changes need to be made to their space and what aspects of the office can be transformed.
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Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the category, paying off connections their scouts have made at festivals and co-production markets years before.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The collection includes coats, tops and bottoms made from cotton, wool, and leather.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
About Forbes Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These differences in implementation suggest that while progress is being made, full parity in gaming representation has not yet been achieved.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Though Netflix’s team is undoubtedly under pressure ahead of Christmas, many of Netflix’s rivals have already made successful forays in the world of sports streaming with minimal hitches.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Factor in three interceptions and a fumble recovery, and CU’s defense made limiting Utah to a pair of field goals off two Shedeur Sanders turnovers in the first half look like light work.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
As Sanders alluded, there are still improvements to be made despite the Buffs’ overall domination of Utah.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the category, paying off connections their scouts have made at festivals and co-production markets years before.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The collection includes coats, tops and bottoms made from cotton, wool, and leather.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
About Forbes Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These differences in implementation suggest that while progress is being made, full parity in gaming representation has not yet been achieved.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Though Netflix’s team is undoubtedly under pressure ahead of Christmas, many of Netflix’s rivals have already made successful forays in the world of sports streaming with minimal hitches.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Factor in three interceptions and a fumble recovery, and CU’s defense made limiting Utah to a pair of field goals off two Shedeur Sanders turnovers in the first half look like light work.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
As Sanders alluded, there are still improvements to be made despite the Buffs’ overall domination of Utah.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
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Bob Johnston produced the rest of Highway 61 Revisited, including the title track.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The series will be produced by Hello Sunshine, Fake Empire, and Amazon MGM Studios.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Pitfall Of Free Professional Resources The popularity of free resources online and through social media has created a culture of perpetual browsing.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, an undergraduate student from Princeton University accomplished the same thing, but with traditional Chinese landscape painting.Big Think, Big Think, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tasks that once took hours can now be accomplished in minutes thanks to technology, which may give the impression of laziness to those who equate effort with time spent.Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Studies over recent years have estimated the annual trade in the drug to be worth billions of dollars.Tim Lister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The group estimated that about 260,000 packages were stolen each day last year.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Separately, Amazon announced plans for a massive AI supercomputer built using hundreds of thousands of Trainium2 chips.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some more recently emerging brands have built thriving businesses by appealing directly to this fashion-loving yet financially cautious customer.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Something dim and unknowable seemed to be asking me to trust it.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the soft-spoken director rarely seemed to go out of his way to publicly confront the White House.Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The federal legislation that created this approach was enacted in 1973 and quickly accepted nationwide.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since it was enacted in California in January, 32 alerts have been issued and 27 young Black people found, Bradford said.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brady’s timepieces earned a whopping $4,622,400 in total.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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