make up for (something)
idiom
: to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)
He wanted to make up for neglecting his children by spending more time with them.
She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard.
What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.
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And that’s why even if tariffs brought back some manufacturing jobs, likely years from now, those US factory jobs may not make up for the loss of service sector jobs.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Flashback: In the wake of the 2018-19 Trump tariffs, the administration offered a $28 billion farm bailout to make up for losses as China shifted its purchases to Latin America.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
The Cubs managed only three hits, but stellar defensive play by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw and aggressive baserunning by Seiya Suzuki helped make up for the lack of offense, dealing the Padres their first loss in eight games.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
With immediate resolution unlikely, experts say museums and libraries unable to make up for lost reimbursements will likely have to scale back services.
—Paresh Dave, Wired News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Flashback: In the wake of the 2018-19 Trump tariffs, the administration offered a $28 billion farm bailout to make up for losses as China shifted its purchases to Latin America.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
The Cubs managed only three hits, but stellar defensive play by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw and aggressive baserunning by Seiya Suzuki helped make up for the lack of offense, dealing the Padres their first loss in eight games.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
With immediate resolution unlikely, experts say museums and libraries unable to make up for lost reimbursements will likely have to scale back services.
—Paresh Dave, Wired News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make up for (something)
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“Make up for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20up%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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