made over

verb

past tense of make over
1
as in transformed
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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2
as in ceded
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter

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3
as in remodeled
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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Recent Examples of made over While progress has been made over the decades, years of construction still lie ahead. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 The School City of Hobart also announced its schools will be closed for the remainder of the week, with a decision about next week to be made over the weekend. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 While the tiara wasn’t worn for nearly two decades following Diana’s 1997 death, the headpiece reappeared in the mid-2010s when it was worn by Kate Middleton and has made over a dozen appearances since. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 As a result, about 3 million civil cases have taken place without any kind of official record being made over the past three years alone, the state’s judicial branch said on its website. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Pic’s $655M stateside running cume is the most a movie has ever made over ten days. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026 After all, aesthetic updates can be made over time, but replacing a major mechanical system? — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 These words echo the statements Eric Roberts has made over the years regarding his complicated relationship with Emma. — Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026 Both The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael are owned by Universal and have made over $1 billion. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for made over
  1. transformed
  2. ceded
  3. remodeled
  4. converted
  5. assigned
  6. changed
  7. transferred
  8. altered
Verb
  • The governor has transformed Connecticut from a state known for chronic budget problems into one with stronger reserves, improving pensions, and better credit ratings.
    — Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine a 350-foot-tall orb that can be transformed into virtually anything, from a harvest moon rising over the Strip to a giant snow globe to a tank of undulating jellyfish.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • The duo presided overan unorthodox two-anchor program that ceded viewers, and, eventually, ratings.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Spain disputes this outright, arguing the 1713 treaty ceded only the land and never granted Gibraltar any territorial waters at all.
    — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ceded
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  • It was recently remodeled by architect Gabriela Liebert and is now on the market for about $6 million.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Barnes & Noble has also remodeled many of its locations, installing modular shelving, improving lighting, and reorganizing how books are presented.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodeled
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  • Nashville then moved two goals clear in the 56th minute when Cristian Espinoza sent a pass across toward the near post and Surridge converted nonchalantly with a beautiful heel flick.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In 1998, Bidwill and Duffy terminated the popular harness meeting controlled by the Johnston family, a minority owner of Sportsman’s, and converted the Cicero track into a thoroughbred and auto racing venue, Chicago Motor Speedway.
    — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of converted
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  • Correction officer Eric Bonner was assigned to monitor the inmates in the unit where Guaranda was being housed, the report said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Night-flying aircraft have been assigned to the incident, Cal Fire said.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of assigned
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  • The work is revealing a monument changed by time, weather and millions of visitors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That changed Saturday, as rookie fourth-round tight end Matt Hibner caught five passes for 61 yards, including a 29-yard reception.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of changed
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  • Spain moves kings’ remains to avoid fire Spanish authorities on Thursday night transferred the remains of three 11th century kings from a monastery in the northeastern Aragón region near an active wildfire.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Rose also told the court that the EEOC has transferred the case to another administrative judge, who on Monday issued an order scheduling further proceedings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of transferred
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  • The provider binds the account, agent and task in an authorization record and digitally signs it, allowing the retailer and payment service to verify who issued it and whether it has been altered.
    — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The exterior of the Knox-Goodrich building, which was constructed in 1889, can’t be altered even if work is done inside the property.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of altered

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