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as in produces
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 achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in creates
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 fulfills
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 compels
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 estimates
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 builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in seems
to give the impression of being
the family made merry despite their financial worries
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as in heads
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 enacts
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 earns
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 knows
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in shuts
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 makes
The weeklong trip may be one of only a few international trips Vance makes this year.
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Michelle L. Price The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … GENDER GAMES – Swedish transgender athlete makes Winter Olympics history competing in women's division.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
These personal connections often carry more weight than any formal partnership ever could, but this foundation provides context to the watches the brand makes today.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers This flavorful salmon pasta dish makes delicious leftovers.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, new research makes the case that the ancient life form is not a plant, animal or fungi and instead may be a completely unknown form of multicellular life.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Combined with toasty, savory shoyu, or Japanese soy sauce, the result makes an excellent side dish or otsumami, a snack to serve with drinks.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
Many argue that its virality actually makes more sense than not.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Fatigue makes everything worse and can increase your perception of pain.
—Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Michelle L. Price The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … GENDER GAMES – Swedish transgender athlete makes Winter Olympics history competing in women's division.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
These personal connections often carry more weight than any formal partnership ever could, but this foundation provides context to the watches the brand makes today.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers This flavorful salmon pasta dish makes delicious leftovers.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, new research makes the case that the ancient life form is not a plant, animal or fungi and instead may be a completely unknown form of multicellular life.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Combined with toasty, savory shoyu, or Japanese soy sauce, the result makes an excellent side dish or otsumami, a snack to serve with drinks.
—Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
Many argue that its virality actually makes more sense than not.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Fatigue makes everything worse and can increase your perception of pain.
—Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes
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The combination of price, availability and widespread use means neodymium produces more revenue than any other rare earth element.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oscar winner DiCaprio, riding high with awards darling One Battle After Another, produces with Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson for Appian Way (Killers Of The Flower Moon).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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By utilizing Earth’s natural geology, the design achieves several breakthroughs.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Matte black with glossy tips—in a trending square shape, no less—achieves just the right balance of edgy and elevated.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Madeline, with her background in marketing and event management, oversees operations, fulfills orders and manages social media — no easy feat for an Instagram account that boasted 10,000 followers well before opening day.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spectre also notably opens with a terrific Day of the Dead set piece — and finally fulfills Monica Bellucci’s Bond girl destiny.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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North Carolina requires vaccines without enforcement State law compels North Carolina school principals to require that kindergartners get seven vaccinations within 30 days of the start of the school year.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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The city of Milwaukee estimates that up to 12,500 people use the thoroughfare every day.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Tax Foundation estimates the average tax refund could be $300 to $800 higher compared with a typical year.—
Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Instead of blindly following your partner into a defensive crouch, lead them back to an open, relaxed posture that builds true connection.—
Matt Abrahams,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Protein supports strength training and builds muscle, helping to ward off conditions that become more common with age, including osteoporosis, frailty, and metabolic diseases.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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What has been called one of New York's deadliest roads seems to be getting even worse.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is perhaps in part because the institution of Sundance is changing, as the potential for indie movies’ success seems less certain than ever.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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