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as in coped
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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as in pretended
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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as in derived
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 made out
Therefore, Miss Manners condones entertaining in the kitchen and holding dance parties in the living room — as well as the occasional chair made out of Legos for anyone who is up for it.
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Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
It’s made out of a thick, durable material and features a drop shoulder design and a kangaroo pocket.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The hat is made out of cattle panels and tarps.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Many objects are very dusty, many objects are located behind dust-rich regions of our own galaxy, and dust itself is a physical object made out of particles with a range of grain sizes.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Already known for her skin-baring fashions, Kardashian took her style to the next level in a catsuit made out of sheer and embellished lace that showed her SKIMS bra underneath.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Working with a romantic partner made out of snack food can present challenges.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
According to officials, Delmaro also had customers file false Forms 1099 made out to a family member rather than his business or himself, making income attribution more difficult.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
Many toys are made out of plastic so check to see if the pieces are attached together firmly and not too loose.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
It’s made out of a thick, durable material and features a drop shoulder design and a kangaroo pocket.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The hat is made out of cattle panels and tarps.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Many objects are very dusty, many objects are located behind dust-rich regions of our own galaxy, and dust itself is a physical object made out of particles with a range of grain sizes.
—Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
Already known for her skin-baring fashions, Kardashian took her style to the next level in a catsuit made out of sheer and embellished lace that showed her SKIMS bra underneath.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Working with a romantic partner made out of snack food can present challenges.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
According to officials, Delmaro also had customers file false Forms 1099 made out to a family member rather than his business or himself, making income attribution more difficult.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
Many toys are made out of plastic so check to see if the pieces are attached together firmly and not too loose.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made out
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Chelsea coped better than many fans had feared in Palmer’s absence.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Here's a look at how the South coped with winter weather.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The complication is not well understood but appears to be the result of the virus prompting the immune system to attack a certain protein that some brain cells produce.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Then, an experimenter presented the bonobo with two empty, transparent cups and pretended to pour juice from an empty pitcher into each cup.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Korea’s Kim Seon-yeong and Sweden’s Isabella Wranå pretended their brooms were air guitars.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many of New Mexico's allegations against Meta were derived from an undercover operation conducted by the attorney general that involved the creation of a fake social media profile modeled after a 13-year-old girl.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L Leather Alternative Made with faux leather that’s derived from cactus fiber, this belt bag is luxury on the go.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Young knew almost instantly the tracks belonged to a river otter.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fennell knew the film hinged on the casting of Cathy and Heathcliff, two iconic literary characters who have been portrayed by a multitude of actors over the years, including Laurence Olivier, Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks and Rams met in the NFC Championship Game, which was only decided by four points.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tennessee has struggled, like most other SEC teams, against South Carolina the past few years, although the Lady Vols' previous three games -- all Gamecock wins -- were decided by single digits.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Made out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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