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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
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Aubrey has made the fourth-most field goals in the NFL (32) and is second in makes over 50 yards (nine).
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Rob Gray / Imagn Images Kyle Whittingham’s makeover of the Michigan coaching staff is almost complete.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
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Fort Lauderdale’s Downtown Development Authority, owner of the park, spearheaded the transformation, leveraging its ownership of the land and securing public, private and philanthropic support for the $15 million makeover.
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Santostock Modern Gold Wall Sconces, Set of 2 With their gleaming hardware and cylindrical glass shades, these robust yet elegant sconces will transform your living space.—
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By consolidating ticketing for buses, ferries, and vans, 12Go Asia reduces uncertainty and helps transform complex island-hopping itineraries into manageable travel experiences.—
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Europe has already ceded plenty of ground to keep the US on-side.—
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Failing to even make the playoffs, the Chiefs ceded the favorite spot to the Philadelphia Eagles after Week 11.—
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Almost all of our neighbors have remodeled over the years and gone to double-pane windows, which screen out a lot of noise.—
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The main arena has 25% more seating, bringing the total to around 1,000, and the player lounge has been remodeled.—
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Foremost, under his tenure, the transformation of the BBC to meet the challenges in a world of unprecedented change and competition is well underway.—
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Sustainable transformation isn’t achieved by a mandate; instead, it’s driven by leaders who focus on people first.—
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Uniqlo designs the beanie with a moisture-wicking nylon blend that converts the body’s moisture into heat while preventing it from escaping.—
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The 6-6 Oldacre converted 7 of 8 shots from the floor and 9 of 12 free throws.—
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.—
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Rice could look to roll with Neto to start while assigning more defensive duties to a forward, while Andrews and redshirt senior guard RJ Keene provide minutes off the bench.—
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City council members heard a proposal Monday night to modify the section of the Independence City Code restricting and criminalizing the ways that residents purchase, transport and consume cannabis.—
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Recently, the president has modified his message to warn of a possible crime resurgence.—
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
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The successful modification of these conductive proteins brings the world closer to a future where sustainable energy storage is the norm, not the exception.—
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“Make over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20over. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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