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as in produced
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 achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in created
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 accomplished
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 forced
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 estimated
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 built
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seemed
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in headed
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 enacted
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 earned
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 understood
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in shut
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 made
But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Many of the documents have already been made public.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, just a stone’s throw away, Paolina Russo — which made its debut in SS24 after winning the Zalando Visionary Award — returned to the schedule with a show in the French embassy, in honor of co-founder Lucile Guilmard’s French heritage (Russo is Canadian).
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
The sprinter made her Olympic debut in Paris in 2024, winning gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay and silver in the 100 meters.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But longtime close watchers of Epstein and his legal ordeal made the case in a series of posts on X that such a list may never emerge.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Not to mention, all of the pieces are made from a durable ceramic, so you’re bound to have the set for years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The brand’s signature Vera Tote Bag is made from water-resistant twill that’s machine washable.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Many of the documents have already been made public.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, just a stone’s throw away, Paolina Russo — which made its debut in SS24 after winning the Zalando Visionary Award — returned to the schedule with a show in the French embassy, in honor of co-founder Lucile Guilmard’s French heritage (Russo is Canadian).
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
The sprinter made her Olympic debut in Paris in 2024, winning gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay and silver in the 100 meters.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But longtime close watchers of Epstein and his legal ordeal made the case in a series of posts on X that such a list may never emerge.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Not to mention, all of the pieces are made from a durable ceramic, so you’re bound to have the set for years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The brand’s signature Vera Tote Bag is made from water-resistant twill that’s machine washable.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made
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Raman’s campaign produced a video ad that heavily excerpted Bass’ remarks endorsing her at a Sherman Oaks get-out-the-vote rally.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Our dental hygiene, respiratory care, vision care and police academy programs all recently achieved 100% first-time pass rates on their respective licensing exams.—
Torey Alston,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Few coaches in the postseason have achieved what Morris has.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Romero created trouble for himself by trying to turn on the ball with his backheel just outside the penalty area while under pressure from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Stolz says he’s flattered to hear about such comparisons but also is quick to note that what Heiden accomplished was remarkably different, given his participation at all five of those distances.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The defense forced three turnovers, Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl-record five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards to earn most valuable player as the Seahawks finished the season with 10 consecutive victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anutin has been prime minister only since last September, after serving in the Cabinet of his immediate predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was forced out of office for an ethics violation regarding mishandling relations with Cambodia.—
GRANT PECK,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The new calculator—which is based on the American Heart Association’s PREVENT equations—is an update to an older tool that estimated a person's 10-year risk of a first-time atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease event, like a heart attack or stroke.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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Breaking down the balance sheet over the next 10 years, the CBO estimated that the American economy will generate healthy revenues over the next decade.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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While others focus on urban shuttles, Helix is built for single-person recreation, short-hop travel and specialized missions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The custom residence at 4128 Veneto Drive in Frisco’s Griffin Parc, built by Huntington Homes, is ready for a new family.—
Lynn Slaney Silguero,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Even the winter sun seemed to recognize the gravity of the moment, breaking through the clouds to illuminate the private dining room for the entirety of that historic afternoon.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jackson seemed to be referring to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two protesters who were killed under questionable circumstances by immigration agents last month.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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