make out

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to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating

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Recent Examples of make out The current sanctioned combat pillow has a unique handle and strap design that provides the fighter with centrifugal force; foam that holds its shape; compression density; and a special pillowcase made out of shell cloth that has a waterproof and airproof polymer on one side. Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 With six Adirondack-style chairs and a coordinating table (with a hole for an umbrella!) made out of resin and acrylic, this is a comfy set that’s great for outdoor dinners, game nights, and more. Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024 The practice makeout session Another Cruel Intentions staple is the moment when Gellar and Blair locked lips, but the TV show updated that scene by having Caroline kiss Annie instead to practice making out. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024 Sandalwood is the most traditional material for the bracelet to be made out of. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make out 
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Verb
  • With more extreme wildfire events presumably on the horizon, the scientists stressed the importance of equipping doctors with better tools to cope with such circumstances.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
  • After being diagnosed in 2004, Etheridge turned to cannabis as a way to cope with the pain, nausea, and emotional toll of her treatment.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Maddy disappears and upon returning, years later, works to convince Owen (now played by Justice Smith) that the world of The Pink Opaque is realer than either understood as teens.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Dial offers readers a glimpse into the world beyond their borders, a monthly syllabus for understanding tumultuous times that challenges assumptions and presents new writing that delights.
    The Dial, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For instance, pretending to admire them will go to great lengths, especially compared to providing them with a reality check or confronting them about their mistakes, behavior, or values.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In 1966, Cole starred with Deborah Walley (Gidget Goes Hawaiian) in the 3D sci-fi film The Bubble and appeared on an episode of Gunsmoke in which his character pretended to be the son of a man killed by Matt Dillon (James Arness).
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Seeing the actual act of ejaculation on-screen magnifies the euphoria of this moment and how much joy can be derived from prioritizing and pleasuring yourself as well as others.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The Single Estate Series reflects Mount Gay’s focus on terroir, with the use of molasses derived exclusively from the estate’s sugar cane.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Former first lady Melania Trump appeared alongside him in Manhattan, as did daughters Tiffany and Ivanka, and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Following Wrinkles, Indiana took a 15-year hiatus from executions until Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb decided this year to resume them.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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  • Daboll’s fourth-down decisions were typically hard to decipher.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Having deep industry and marketing experience allows CMOs to balance both the art and science of marketing to truly decipher how to drive growth.
    Roshni Wijayasinha, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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