Definitions

making

[mey-king] / ˈmeɪ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

preparing

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplishing building composing constructing creating effecting executing fabricating fashioning forging forming generating manufacturing originating producing shaping

ADJECTIVE

totaling

Synonyms

STRONG

aggregating completing computing concluding constituting producing reckoning summing

WEAK

adding up to consisting of

NOUN

imagination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

formulation

STRONG

authoring building causation composition conception constituting construction contriving designing devising fabrication fancying fashioning forging occasioning origination performing planning producing production shaping

Antonyms

STRONG

destruction ruin

Example Sentences

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Regulators review the plan and track whether the utilities are making progress in reducing the fire risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Gessime has featured in all their recent friendlies since, making his debut against Ecuador in March as he attempts to break into a side that reached the semi-finals in Qatar.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

GSK is making a tender offer for Nuvalent at $124 a share in cash, a 40% premium to where Nuvalent stock traded as of Monday’s closing bell.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2024, the most recent year for which tax forms are available, McLeod was paid $180,507, making him The Fellowship’s highest-paid associate.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

All have trouble making decisions on personal or social matters.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

making

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