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as in to transform
to change in form, appearance, or use
the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center
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as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
made the deed over to his daughter
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as in to remodel
to make different in some way
just got up one day and decided to make over her hairstyle and her appearance in general
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as in transformation
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Recent Examples of makeover
Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Driving down 86th Street on the far north side of Indianapolis, an eye-popping display of yellow and green hues draws attention to a 60-year-old shopping plaza in the midst of a makeover.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 June 2025
Borrowers pay rates based on their annual income, which range from $120 per year for those making less than $10,000 (divided up into $10 monthly payments) to 10% of gross annual income for those making over $100,000.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Verb
The Go Pool menu is part of an extensive food-and-beverage makeover at the Flamingo.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Driving down 86th Street on the far north side of Indianapolis, an eye-popping display of yellow and green hues draws attention to a 60-year-old shopping plaza in the midst of a makeover.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
The average manufacturing worker makes over $35 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 June 2025
Borrowers pay rates based on their annual income, which range from $120 per year for those making less than $10,000 (divided up into $10 monthly payments) to 10% of gross annual income for those making over $100,000.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeover
Verb
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Today, the evergreen 911 is more popular than ever before, transforming over the years through eight generations.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Rubio seeks to transform department Rubio is seeking to transform the State Department as part of the Trump administration’s effort to revamp American foreign policy and slash the size of the federal government.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
11 July 2025
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No matter how much new manufacturing is built in the U.S., many of the materials still only come from China and any delays or missteps cede more ground to China in the middle of a brawl for AI dominance as China rapidly builds more power from coal to wind and solar.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Canada also had a clear 1.19-0.2 xG advantage thanks to a greater quantity and quality of chances created, but fully ceded that edge after halftime and was outshot 8-1 (0.04-0.64).—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The 12,000-square-foot church was constructed in the early 1900s and remodeled by Denver architect William Muchow, Goldblatt said.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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The Starbucks in Concourse B closed last week and will be remodeled into a Dunkin', with an opening date planned for later this summer.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Clutching a weapon with a human head affixed to the end, and adorned with condor wings and deer antlers from his dismembered victims, the mythical creature conveys strength and transformation.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 37-year-old opened up about the transformation of her mindset and body after welcoming her son, Tristan, with husband Tarek El Moussa.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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This technology isn't just about converting thoughts into text.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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In response to China's growing naval threat, Japan is converting two Izumo-class helicopter carriers—JS Izumo and JS Kaga—into aircraft carriers.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman Martin said during the Sunday press conference that there are 230 DPS personnel assigned to Kerr County.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, 608 personnel, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers had been assigned to fight the fire.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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It was modified and approved several times to accommodate community input.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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Those changes included uniform modifications and standards that differed from location to location.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Weather modification, commonly referred to as cloud seeding, is an eco-friendly method used to increase precipitation—such as rain or snow—from clouds, according to the North American Weather Modification Council (NAWMC).—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Makeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeover. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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