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make do with

VERB

use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt apply employ handle manage operate practice run spend utilize wield work

STRONG

capitalize capitalize on consume deplete exercise exert exhaust expend occupy ply squander take waste

WEAK

avail oneself of bring into play bring to bear draw on find a use make the most of make use play on press into service put forth put into action put to use put to work run through turn to account

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease halt leave alone let go mismanage misuse neglect reject renounce repudiate stop

STRONG

save

WEAK

abstain

Example Sentences

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East African farmers struggled to afford fertilizer even before the crisis and will likely have to make do with even less.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

While agency supporters say the BLS needs more money to do a better job, Wiatrowski said he will make do with what he has.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

He expects the legislation to pass this year, but added that “we can make do with our authority.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

There is, of course, another option, says Mr Williams - consumers might have to "make do with old tech for a little longer."

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The fountain pen remained unused on the table, while its owner, sighing, was forced to make do with a very tiny corner of the table, where she began rubbing beans.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

make do with

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