as in new
taking the place of one that came before
turned a towel into a makeshift skirt
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make shift
3 of 3phrase
as in cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
They were able to make shift without borrowing money.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeshift
Adjective
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President Donald Trump flipped Miami-Dade red for the first time since George H.W. Bush won the presidency in 1988, riding new support throughout the majority-Hispanic county.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025 -
The hitmaker returned to the ceremony in 2025, debuting a new look on the red carpet.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Elijah Manley, a 26-year-old Florida substitute history teacher, announced a primary challenge against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL).—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Todibo made his debut in August’s opening-weekend home loss against Aston Villa as a late substitute but West Ham’s then head coach Julen Lopetegui only introduced him to the starting XI gradually.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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In the Coastal Commission’s letter to the mayor, the agency also requested that the city explore alternative ways to fund the maintenance of the fire rings and public restrooms.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
Noun
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This surge suggests that many organizations are unprepared for sudden leadership transitions, often resorting to interim appointments as a stopgap measure.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Other voices – including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg – see nuclear energy as a stopgap or stepping stone on the way to more renewable solutions, such as wind and solar technologies.—
Jack Cooksey,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The bill allows for an alternate calculation based on four of the last five years, a boon for officers who received big raises at the very end of their careers.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Nonetheless, the Pentagon is preparing for alternate scenarios.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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If Richardson isn’t available, the Colts may consider adding another veteran QB, especially with rookie Riley Leonard serving as the team’s backup.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Many startups are exploring ways to combine energy harvesting with battery backup to enhance tracking and monitoring capabilities throughout supply chain operations.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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There have inevitably been reports about interest from other clubs.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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