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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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3
as in to pretend
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
he tried to make out that he didn't mind losing his job, but friends suspected he was desperately worried
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as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating
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Recent Examples of make out
In one photo shared by TMZ, the pair can even be spotted making out.
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Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
The guy was made out to be a MASSIVE punchline after his rough rookie year.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The former quality was a huge asset when her chief stew, Jenna MacGillivray, was too busy making out with the chef, as was the latter when a male guest repeatedly lifted her into the air without her consent.
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—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
That is the single source which so many decisions are made out of and so many songs written from.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
The guy was made out to be a MASSIVE punchline after his rough rookie year.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The former quality was a huge asset when her chief stew, Jenna MacGillivray, was too busy making out with the chef, as was the latter when a male guest repeatedly lifted her into the air without her consent.
49.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
That is the single source which so many decisions are made out of and so many songs written from.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make out
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Instead, soldiers would be learning healthy coping strategies, texting etiquette and the signs of a toxic relationship.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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During her interview, MacDowell touched on how she’s coped with her children growing older and moving out.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Examining the art offers unique ways of understanding conditions inside the facility.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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After the first, McLaurin tried his own idea, which was pretending to pull a mask down over his head.—
Sam Fortier The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Laurel continues to mock both Emily and Ryan, and then pulls out a book to pretend to read to ignore everyone.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Look for products derived from organic, non-GMO, pesticide-free hemp grown in the USA.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The original data was derived from the Laredo Oil Inc quarterly 10-Q report dated January 17, 2025.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
17 Jan. 2025
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So what exactly has Trump and his administration done around immigration?—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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So, if customers won’t directly tell brands what’s wrong, what can those brands do to remedy the situation?—
Tom Lewis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, gas fireplaces will have a component known as a thermocouple, which is designed to prevent gas leaks by automatically closing the gas valve if the pilot light goes out.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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But no one knew exactly the right way to clean up the mess.—
Katharine Gammon,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The top eight advanced direct to the last 16, while those clubs from ninth to 24th will contest a playoff to decide which eight teams join them.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Senate Bill 4 would allow voters to decide whether to keep fluoride in drinking water.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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This is where unified customer/retailer data will play a big role — deciphering behavior drivers to find more customers.—
Lauren Parker,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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In deciphering sagas of eons past, astronomers find few examples more intriguing than Messier 67, or M67, which is a large, loosely bound group of sun-like stars dwelling in the outskirts of the Milky Way, our home galaxy.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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