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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 make over
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
The bakery is open exclusively by appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday for pre-ordered cake pickups between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Orders can be made over the phone at 860-274-7466 or on the website at rosemarysbakery.com.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Jones’ character, meanwhile, would have been given an image makeover halfway through the series after testing poorly with audiences.
—John Russell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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The film, which is being self-distributed in the U.S., has made over $1 million domestically, with a worldwide total of $1.3 million.
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Mike Darnell: Confessions of a reality TV genius Fresh off having a baby, Galán was also feeling the need for a makeover herself, which sparked the idea.
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This small shift transforms a directive into a strategic decision and positions you as thoughtful, not arbitrary.—
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Downstairs, the Rock Bottom Bar is even more lively, with frequent live music and DJ sets on Saturday that transform this relatively sleepy coastal spot into a party.—
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In turn, Mirren explained why there should not be a female Bond amid the franchise shake-up at Amazon MGM after longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson ceded creative control in a billion-dollar deal with the studio.—
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This raises the prospect that the United States could cede the lead in space exploration to China in the coming decades.—
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The Postal Service was remodeled under the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, moving from a cabinet department to an independent agency under the executive branch with a Board of Governors.—
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Outback also will slow its new restaurant openings and direct its investments to remodeling current locations.—
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To help women navigate this transition with confidence, Berry partnered with wellness coach Monika Pierce, who works with the Re-Spin community to reframe menopause as a time of transformation rather than decline.—
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Equity professionals have the knowledge, skills and expertise to lead this transformation.—
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Inverters convert the battery's current and are used to control the motor.—
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The 75,000-square-foot emporium, converted from a former JC Penney, is a wormhole to the food court of any baekhwajeom (department store galleria) in Seoul’s glitzy Gangnam district.—
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Analyst Christopher Nardone is getting bullish on the fashion company, assigning it a buy rating and a $318 target, which would translate about 44% upside potential over the coming year.—
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Three different judges assigned to each of the cases — appointed by two different presidents — have agreed to temporarily block portions of the orders while proceedings move forward.—
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Two days later, the report suggests the results of that ranking were modified, with San Sebastian gaining points and ending up on 10.6026.—
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The Technical Foundation Of Modern Video Creation Video editing software traditionally works with timelines—strips of video, images and audio that can be arranged and modified.—
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Adaptive Housing: Implement home modifications that offer both aesthetic appeal and lifelong physical accessibility, enabling aging in place.—
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The next Starliner test flight would seek to confirm that the spacecraft's thrusters function properly after modifications were made to the vehicle's propulsion system, according to Stich.—
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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