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makes up

VERB

create

Synonyms

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ad-lib blend coin combine compose compound concoct construct contrive cook up devise dream up fabricate fabulize fake it fashion fictionalize fix formulate frame fuse hatch improv improvise invent join knock off make meld merge mingle mix originate play by ear prepare pretend put together ready storify trump up whip up wing it write

Antonyms

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be real disagree tell truth

VERB

comprise, constitute

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complete compose consist fill form furnish include make meet provide supply

Antonyms

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be real disagree tell truth

VERB

compensate, reconcile

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accommodate atone balance bury the hatchet come to terms compose conciliate counterbalance counterpoise countervail forgive and forget make amends make peace mend offset outweigh pacify recompense redeem redress requite set off settle shake hands

Antonyms

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be real disagree tell truth

Example Sentences

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But it may also be why that benefit faded in the older patients in Summit’s trial, the very group that makes up most lung-cancer cases in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Modern vinyl records are crafted with PVC resin, which makes up more than 75% of an average disk The synthetic polymer itself is made of chlorine and fossil fuel-derived feed stock.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But if he’s in the S&P 500, you’re purchasing a little chunk of Tesla, which makes up about 2 percent of S&P index funds, every time you put money into such a fund.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

She noted that while private credit is a “very important service” and makes up a relatively small portion of banks’ overall lending, the Fed has been examining the space closely.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“She makes up her prayers at third prayer, Uncle Iman. Now go and get ready, Naheed. Nouri will be home soon. You can help her learn proper wudu tonight.”

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin