making over

verb

Definition of making overnext
present participle of make over
1
as in transforming
to change in form, appearance, or use the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center

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2
as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter

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3
as in remodeling
to make different in some way just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for making over
  1. transforming
  2. ceding
  3. remodeling
  4. changing
  5. transferring
  6. modifying
  7. assigning
  8. altering
Verb
  • At the same time, the AI seamlessly implements a range of impressive effects, such as altering his outfit, adding jewelry, changing his location and appearance, and even transforming himself into a felt puppet, with surprisingly convincing results.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Blades are frequently buried in fragments in several landfills throughout the Great Plains, transforming sites in Wyoming, Iowa, and South Dakota into wind turbine graveyards.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • Might the Bruins be on the verge of ceding their hallowed status, their blood no longer the deepest shade of blue?
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Without one, a president will likely hesitate to expend limited resources on one threat at the expense of others, thereby ceding initiative or victory to an adversary.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceding
Verb
  • The money could have also gone toward the purchase of 280 new stores, or remodeling more than 3,200 stores, according to UFCW.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Natural Grocers plans to continue its growth strategy by opening four to six new stores and relocating or remodeling two to four stores in fiscal year 2025.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of remodeling
Verb
  • At the same time, the AI seamlessly implements a range of impressive effects, such as altering his outfit, adding jewelry, changing his location and appearance, and even transforming himself into a felt puppet, with surprisingly convincing results.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The landscape is changing so quickly that any company that can’t pivot will be left behind in the blink of an eye.
    John Werner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of changing
Verb
  • Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.
    Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • The channel’s signature move is modifying Lada, primarily a Fiat car adapted for use in Russia.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • The order is entered into the system by assigning it a tracking number.
    David Barberá Costarrosa, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • At least Lizzie has things well in hand, assigning wedding tasks to the townsfolk in a calm, efficient, and altogether impressive manner.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigning
Verb
  • At the same time, the AI seamlessly implements a range of impressive effects, such as altering his outfit, adding jewelry, changing his location and appearance, and even transforming himself into a felt puppet, with surprisingly convincing results.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Volcanic eruptions release vast amounts of carbon-dioxide, dust, and sulfur, thereby significantly altering the chemistry of the atmosphere and changing Earth's climate—but in different ways and on different timescales to a meteorite impact.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of altering
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