making it
phrase
as in cutting it
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
His parents convinced him that he could make it in anything he chose to do if he worked hard enough.
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Recent Examples of making it
Kyle Backhus hit two batters consecutively, forcing in a run and making it 8-4.
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CBS News,
2 July 2026
Massaro has been in the ring for nearly three decades starting in Hayward, California, and making it to the top promotions Japan has to offer.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Massaro has been in the ring for nearly three decades starting in Hayward, California, and making it to the top promotions Japan has to offer.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for making it
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The dining table extended out into the space, cutting it in two.
Phrase
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The Italian brand, founded in 1895 and still family-run today, has always focused on making good coffee while staying relevant in current pop culture.
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And only around 20% of their energy and time can go towards making good films.
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“Making it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20it. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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