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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
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
The compound eye found in most insects is made up of a few to thousands of individual units called ommatidia, and each ommatidium includes a rhabdom, a transparent structure under the lens, which stores photosensitive pigments known as opsins that are used for detecting colors.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The two pair perfectly together, taking the guesswork out of choosing your makeup products.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Households making $100,000 or more made up 75% of Walmart's share gains, president and CEO Doug McMillon said during a conference calls with investment analysts on Tuesday morning.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
The compound eye found in most insects is made up of a few to thousands of individual units called ommatidia, and each ommatidium includes a rhabdom, a transparent structure under the lens, which stores photosensitive pigments known as opsins that are used for detecting colors.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, Vice-Chancellor of Australian National University, Genevieve Bell and chief marketing officer of Selena Gomez's buzzy makeup company Rare Beauty, Katie Welch were included in the announcement.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The two pair perfectly together, taking the guesswork out of choosing your makeup products.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hims & Hers revenue comprises retail and wholesale sales, with retail accounting for 97% of the company’s total sales.Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Altogether, the contemporary beach retreat comprises a five-bedroom main house, a pool house and two one-bedroom guest dwellings across the two-third-acre parcel.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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To control for these alternate explanations, a team of scientists based at Newcastle University devised a novel judgment bias test for bumblebees, requiring them to make an active choice when presented with an ambiguous cue.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Lyrics eventually appear onscreen, as tracks surface from the hazy darkness of their process — not only as subtitles but in the original Spanish as if the filmmakers had devised the film as a sing-along.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Used in conjunction with items like an ultrasonic ranging module, joystick, and tilt switch, makers can build more complex mechanisms.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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As Halloween draws near, excitement builds for children eager to trick-or-treat.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Wagner way Wagner racked up 21 points in the first half by attacking the paint and connecting from distance.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Several viral posts have detailed customers being turned away or told to scrub the paint off in the bathroom.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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They’re built to withstand outdoor elements like rain, snow, and wind without faltering, and hold up well in storage thanks to their dustproof and corrosion-resistant design.Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The designs also include a gaming floor, though building began before Wynn had its a casino license.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Tony Award-winning show was composed by John Kander, who returned for the making of the upcoming film, and Lopez gushed over getting to watch him in action.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The volume of its head, on which its big, sclerotic jaws occupy significant real estate, is the biggest among all other species of cockroach—composing 11% of the total volume of its body.Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Great British Baking Show Season-Finale Recap: Hangin’ Tough After a great season of back-to-basics challenges, the producers concoct a doozy of a final showstopper.Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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Formulations are concocted the way nature intended–pure, potent, and free of the nasties.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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These surprisingly spacious dwellings, some of which have open floor plans, are more affordable than a traditional home, easy to build, and sustainably constructed.Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The bed is constructed with a euro-pillow top and gel infused foam, so even those who experience body pain can get a good night's rest.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Make up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20up. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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