make (any) sense of
idiom
: to understand (something)
We couldn't make (any) sense of the instructions.
Examples of make (any) sense of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Baby Méi ignores us and focuses on my hand, trying to make sense of my fingers.
—
Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
Predictive analytics provides the capability for a company to not just make sense of current market conditions but also get ahead of what's to come, providing a significant competitive advantage.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Echoing Register, Solas said there’s an innate human desire to figure out the patterns in our lives and make sense of them, and astrology is one framework — zodiac signs, planetary phases, birth charts, etc. — that people can use to give events and personality quirks shape and meaning.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
Recession and stagflation fears Ahead of Liberation Day, US stocks have dropped sharply as investors try to make sense of the confusing roll-out of the trade plan.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make (any) sense of
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
Predictive analytics provides the capability for a company to not just make sense of current market conditions but also get ahead of what's to come, providing a significant competitive advantage.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Echoing Register, Solas said there’s an innate human desire to figure out the patterns in our lives and make sense of them, and astrology is one framework — zodiac signs, planetary phases, birth charts, etc. — that people can use to give events and personality quirks shape and meaning.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
Recession and stagflation fears Ahead of Liberation Day, US stocks have dropped sharply as investors try to make sense of the confusing roll-out of the trade plan.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make (any) sense of
Cite this Entry
“Make (any) sense of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20%28any%29%20sense%20of. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share