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verb

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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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makeover

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noun

as in transformation

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Recent Examples of make over
Verb
Now, a set of decisions that Nandy is due to make over the coming months could make her one of the most consequential Culture Secretaries in recent memory… in America that is. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 July 2026 This passion can become even stronger if workers can see tangible progress being made over the short-term. — John Hagel, Time, 22 July 2026
Noun
While the Heat couldn’t snag James, the organization traded for two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of a roster makeover. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 California recall elections could get a makeover if voters approve a constitutional amendment this November. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for make over
  1. transform
  2. cede
  3. remodel
  4. transformation
  5. convert
  6. assign
  7. modify
  8. modification
Verb
  • Crews are transforming Bryte Park as part of a $15 million renovation project, but the removal of 28 mature trees has left neighbors divided.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Every experience is thoughtfully curated, transforming a day at the beach into an opportunity to recharge both body and mind.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of transform
Verb
  • Furthermore, Ashcraft has allowed home runs in four of his last five starts, ceding two, two and three homers in three of those starts.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even just the paper the texts were written on was unbelievably rare, but with time, shock ceded to reverence, then practicality.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of cede
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  • The company plans to remodel about 10% of its roughly 1,200 domestic locations each year until all restaurants have been refreshed, a Chili's representative told Fox News Digital.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Cracker Barrel stopped the updates in their tracks, reverting to its old logo and canceling plans to remodel restaurants.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of remodel
Noun
  • Trophy Club, the once-exclusive bar attached to the downtown indoor mini-golf and sports bar Tipsy Putt, is undergoing a transformation.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Crucially, successful investors also pay attention to on-the-ground activity, observing gradual neighborhood transformations firsthand.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of transformation
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  • The current middle and high schools are currently located a few blocks north off Armour Boulevard in an old office building that was converted.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When a processor requests data, the chip instantly converts CXL memory requests into DDR5 commands, retrieves the required information, and sends it back in real time.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of convert
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  • Reserving Gerans for long-range strike missions while assigning lower-priority tasks to the less expensive Gerbera would help preserve Russia's inventory of its more capable drone.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • He will be assigned to the Royals’ Class A affiliate in Columbia.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of assign
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  • When every review begins with something real that can be modified in the room, the layers that existed to summarize and relay lose their function, and the structure flattens without a reorganization memo.
    — Andrew Sorohan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Regulatory agencies cannot defy or modify laws enacted by Congress.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of modify
Noun
  • Habitat modifications, such as turning off water fountains during the winter or making islands accessible to humans so geese don’t get too comfortable, may also work.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Removing walls for an open floor plan changes airflow patterns, and a single thermostat may struggle to keep temperatures consistent across a larger space, sometimes requiring HVAC modifications to stay comfortable.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of modification

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