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
Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
These challenges can involve anything from singing, acting, and comedy to dancing, makeovers, and more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 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
Taylor Swift gave a Chanel cruise look a winter makeover at the Kansas City Chiefs game today.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
These challenges can involve anything from singing, acting, and comedy to dancing, makeovers, and more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 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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Lands can be ceded to Indian Tribes by governments, public entities, and private landowners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 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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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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Some key gender-swap choice aside, Blichfeldt hews closely to the shape of the original Grimm Brothers story in ways that, however inevitable, can’t escape predictability as Elvira undergoes transformations for the big ball.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Disneyland’s Napa Rose celebrates 20 years of bringing wine center stage The Napa Rose transformation will extend to the menu while maintaining the 1,500-label wine collection.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
24 Jan. 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
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Sometime before an American Airlines flight crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, an air traffic controller was assigned both duties by their supervisor, the New York Times reported, citing a source briefed on staffing and an internal preliminary FAA safety report.—
Chris Pandolfo,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Congress first assigned aircraft accident investigations to the Commerce Department in 1926.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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This requirement will force health care providers to either significantly modify their services or seek alternative funding sources, potentially creating gaps in essential health services in vulnerable communities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Here are the materials and steps for staking citrus trees with a three-stake system, but which can be modified to suit your specific tree and growing conditions.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2025.
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