as in new
taking the place of one that came before
turned a towel into a makeshift skirt
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make shift
3 of 3phrase
as in cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
They were able to make shift without borrowing money.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeshift
Adjective
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Former White House advisor Steve Bannon has also taken issue with Musk, who Trump tapped to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025 -
In fact, he’s become an unexpected new conservative cause celebre as a growing contingent of commentators take his side.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In terms of a substitute striking so rapidly, the first comparison that came to mind was Nicklas Bendtner for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in 2007.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and dairy substitutes can also provide a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Booking early, choosing off-peak times and locations, and considering alternative lodging options can lead to significant savings.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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There’s an alternative kind of scene that bubbled away.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For the price, Bozeman has been a serviceable stopgap option at center.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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As the French Court of Auditors cautioned in a February report, artificial snow is merely a stopgap against the growing impacts of climate change.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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When it’s bruised or strained, alternate applications of heat and ice are often used to promote healing.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Riot Act is a rebellious YA novel set in an alternate 1991 following Gigi, a fearless theater kid rallying her classmates to stage Shakespeare in defiance of a totalitarian regime.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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He was traded to Denver last offseason and spent 2024 as a backup after competing for the starting job in the offseason.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sophomore guard Quinn Sigal started at center last season, while Stone was primarily a backup.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The whistleblower and other anti-trafficking experts had also allegedly alerted Mastercard and Visa about unlawful content on OnlyFans in 2021 and 2022, the article said.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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With spring training opening in 2 1/2 weeks, the Rays have only two other lefty relievers, Garrett Cleavinger and Mason Montgomery, on their 40-man roster.—
Marc Topkin,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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