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as in produces
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 achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in creates
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 accomplishes
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 compels
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 estimates
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 builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seems
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in heads
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 enacts
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 earns
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 knows
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in shuts
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 makes
By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
When Helen finds herself in danger, Reed summons her former work partner, Sam (Ben Whishaw), and his pairing with Helen is, for me at least, what makes the show so fun.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
But who makes the decision is [with] the coaches and the doctors.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
What makes this different and better are a couple of things.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Yellowstone makes this year's list because the series as a whole—and its supremely talented cast—deserves a fitting farewell for the top-notch entertainment it's provided since 2018.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Lexicon makes a strong case for genre fiction being the most rewarding form for those who go in without prior knowledge.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
When Helen finds herself in danger, Reed summons her former work partner, Sam (Ben Whishaw), and his pairing with Helen is, for me at least, what makes the show so fun.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
But who makes the decision is [with] the coaches and the doctors.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
What makes this different and better are a couple of things.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Yellowstone makes this year's list because the series as a whole—and its supremely talented cast—deserves a fitting farewell for the top-notch entertainment it's provided since 2018.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Lexicon makes a strong case for genre fiction being the most rewarding form for those who go in without prior knowledge.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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This Scoop oversized option, on sale for $27, achieves the high-end aesthetic without a hefty price tag.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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This increases the driving range of the vehicle while the immersion cooling technology achieves a precise temperature control of three percent.Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2025
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That creates a perfect storm for culinary creativity just in time for all the celebration.Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lynch argues that large-scale mass deportations only hurt the local and federal economies, partially due to the misnomer that deporting working immigrants creates more jobs for Americans.Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Below, in a chat with THR, Birmingham expands on that pitch, while also explaining how Sheridan accomplishes such authenticity in his Native storytelling and why the death of John Dutton (Kevin Costner‘s character) had to happen in order to arrive at this full-circle ending.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Acquiring the veteran accomplishes two goals the Yankees set out for themselves after missing out on Soto — get better defensively and more athletic.James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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At the book’s conclusion, looking far into a post-apocalyptic future, Jacobsen compels us to consider what future generations—or the remnants of humanity, should any survive a nuclear war—might think of a civilization that took 12,000 years to build but just 72 hours to destroy itself.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dianne Brill talking about what compels them to create, among other topics.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 27 Dec. 2024
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The street estimates the average revenue growth rate to be in the high-teens over the next few years.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Between this past Saturday and the New Year, AAA estimates that about 1,077,918 Nutmeggers — nearly 30% of the population — will travel more than 50 miles for the holidays.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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This approach builds expertise, confidence and adaptability, creating a skilled team and driving success for the company.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies.Chris O'Neill, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The real test won't be whether AI can take over certain domains – that seems increasingly inevitable.John Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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