1
as in to transform
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 to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
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as in to remodel
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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as in transformation
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Recent Examples of make over
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
The new study shows the luck lies in the rate of genetic errors made over the course of the person's lifetime.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Shipping out Mikko Rantanen has to be the beginning of a mid-season makeover — not the Finn-ishing piece.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
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That work hardly is done, but real progress was made over the last four years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
The new study shows the luck lies in the rate of genetic errors made over the course of the person's lifetime.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Oscar winner, 55, gets a Midwestern makeover in the 30-second ad teaser and PEOPLE has an exclusive early look at the spot.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Shipping out Mikko Rantanen has to be the beginning of a mid-season makeover — not the Finn-ishing piece.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
Verb
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The Academy’s endorsement of Karla or Carlos Gascón has exposed the trade media, transforming it into a medium of spite.—
Armond White,
National Review,
5 Feb. 2025
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For libations, The Library promises a cozy workspace that transforms into a full-service cocktail and champagne bar by night.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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That’s concerning because the country is ceding valuable opportunities to learn from and compete with apps emerging from outside its sphere of influence.—
Selina Xu,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Lands can be ceded to Indian Tribes by governments, public entities, and private landowners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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For years, the company had emphasized to-go orders from its mobile app and even remodeled cafes to remove seating.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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High Valley Veterinary Clinic floods but remains open During the recent power outages in Ramona, the High Valley Veterinary Clinic was flooded, requiring the entire hospital to be remodeled, according to owner and veterinarian Matthew Gilbert.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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So Far Gone, one of that decade’s high watermarks of blog-era taste and jocking-for-beats curation, ramped up the transformation, getting cagier about the oversharing and locating a vulnerability that didn’t scan as corny.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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From jellyfish cut to Joker, Lady Gaga is back with another hair transformation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Acquired as a second-line winger from Tampa Bay in 2019, Miller eventually converted to center during his Canucks tenure and broke out with more opportunity.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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The old classrooms were all converted into the primary bedroom, kid’s bedrooms, living room, and kitchen.—
Celia Fernandez,Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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People assigned male at birth can strengthen their pelvic floor by tightening and releasing the muscles used to hold in urine or gas.3 Older adults can also benefit from pelvic floor training.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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After a tour of duty in Afghanistan, O'Hara said his family was relieved when Ryan was assigned to Fort Belvoir in Virginia, just outside the nation's capital.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Using the gene-editing technique CRISPR, scientists can modify the pig’s DNA.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Based on the series parallel hybrid system used in the Prius, the Subaru version has been modified to work with Subaru's preferred boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD system.—
Aaron Turpen,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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Watching competing Science Olympiad team members talk about their machines felt like a group of proud classic car owners sharing new modifications with their people Saturday afternoon.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Given that the modification improved safety and did not destroy the coat, a lawsuit may not hold much weight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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