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as in to produce
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 to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
we finally made it!
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as in to create
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 to accomplish
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 to compel
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 to estimate
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 to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
make a model airplane
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as in to head
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 to enact
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 to earn
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 to understand
to have a clear idea of
what do you make of the latest information?
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as in to shut
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 make
Book a stay with an ocean view on Fort Myers Beach, or make a small detour to visit nearby beaches like Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel Island, Bonita Beach Park in Bonita Springs, and Gasparilla Island State Park on Gasparilla Island.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
When did the idea of making FedEx so central to the story’s plot come to you?
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
Moving your body carefully and using assistive devices can make everyday tasks more manageable and less painful.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 July 2025
Also making an impact has been the Trump Administration’s social media approach.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 July 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
When did the idea of making FedEx so central to the story’s plot come to you?
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
Moving your body carefully and using assistive devices can make everyday tasks more manageable and less painful.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 July 2025
Also making an impact has been the Trump Administration’s social media approach.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 July 2025
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The fleet includes a host of rarities, such as the 10 millionth Ford Mustang produced (built at the Flat Rock Assembly plant) and the 1999 Ford Thunderbird Concept as well as various iterations of the company’s famed GT supercars.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Additionally, the company's Orion Assembly facility, originally slated to become an EV-only plant, will now produce light-duty pickup trucks and SUVs.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The success was achieved through an unconventional strategy that kept the lead actors entirely away from public exposure, forgoing interviews, promotional tours, social media content, and influencer partnerships.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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The cab seats swivel around to create a four-person dining lounge, and the rear bench includes two seatbelts for carrying a total of four occupants when driving.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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This fosters a competitive market where vendors are compelled to innovate on value, not by locking customers into their ecosystem.—
Rajat Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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American filmmakers are mostly hostile to the technology, citing intellectual property theft, strained labor relations, and the environmental impact of data farms — while Chinese creatives have been compelled to embrace the speed and ease of AI for innovation.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
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The park service estimated the value added to Grand Canyon's regional economy by park visitors was about $582 million in 2023.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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There is more than 200 million pounds of trash estimated to be in the ocean, with many more entering every year.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Why focus on building apartments that are in the middle of the market?—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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The song begins as a solo by Rumi and builds into a powerful ensemble, complete with Mira, Zoey and even the crowd.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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There seems to have been some confusion about the severity of the misdemeanor to which Brown ultimately pleaded no contest.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Temperatures will be in the high 90s throughout the week and heading into the weekend.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Sunrise, which is headed by chairman and founder Gerard Guez, will continue to manufacture the apparel.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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“Make.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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