making out

verb

Definition of making outnext
present participle of make out
1
as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs we're not rich, but we're making out all right

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2
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of I can't quite make out what she is trying to say

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3
as in pretending
to take on a false or deceptive appearance he tried to make out that he didn't mind losing his job, but friends suspected he was desperately worried

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4
as in deriving
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making out
  1. coping
  2. pretending
  3. doing
  4. deciding
  5. seeing
  6. recognizing
  7. managing
  8. appreciating
Verb
  • One of the breakout stars of 2024, Roan had difficulty coping with the unyielding demands of her sudden superstardom, eventually posting a TikTok begging her fans to respect her personal boundaries.
    Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Andrea sometimes worried that the shiniest parts of her personality were actually coping mechanisms.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of coping
Verb
  • While maintaining a quirky and mysterious air, the show yields questions like, is a cult real if its creators are pretending but its followers aren’t?
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • June Squibb plays the titular Thelma, who gets taken in by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson Danny (Fred Hechinger) to the tune of $10,000.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretending
Verb
  • For me, ending the year with intention isn’t about doing more.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But both approaches are better than the alternative—doing nothing or reacting in an ad hoc fashion.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
Verb
  • This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Be sure to consider this factor when deciding whether or not to convert all or part of a traditional IRA.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Was great seeing Voro knock Patty on his ass.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • Ways to celebrate include Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength and recognizing easily explainable events as Festivus miracles.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By recognizing those with genuine potential early on, leaders can provide the necessary guidance and mentorship to help young employees develop a strong work ethic and realistic career aspirations.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • Clubs’ performance staff do an incredible amount of work trying to reduce the risk and a lot of that is about managing load.
    Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Datta, on the other hand, made sure my dreams came to life by managing the execution seamlessly.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of managing
Verb
  • While not apt for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The audiences in India have also been changing and appreciating different work.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciating
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making out

making over

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