making over

verb

Definition of making overnext
present participle of make over
1
as in transforming
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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2
as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of made the deed over to his daughter

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3
as in remodeling
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for making over
  1. transforming
  2. ceding
  3. remodeling
  4. changing
  5. transferring
  6. modifying
  7. assigning
  8. altering
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  • Post-game follow-ups help extend the campaign’s life, transforming a single ad into a sustained narrative.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The reality is that AI is transforming how teams operate.
    Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • Of course, those same qualities make central government and regulators incredibly nervous of ceding to control.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Relying on third-party providers means ceding some control and may introduce additional costs or dependencies.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceding
Verb
  • The money could have also gone toward the purchase of 280 new stores, or remodeling more than 3,200 stores, according to UFCW.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Natural Grocers plans to continue its growth strategy by opening four to six new stores and relocating or remodeling two to four stores in fiscal year 2025.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of remodeling
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  • From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of changing
Verb
  • The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.
    Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferring
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  • The channel’s signature move is modifying Lada, primarily a Fiat car adapted for use in Russia.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • At least Lizzie has things well in hand, assigning wedding tasks to the townsfolk in a calm, efficient, and altogether impressive manner.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The order is entered into the system by assigning it a tracking number.
    David Barberá Costarrosa, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of assigning
Verb
  • Then there’s the biggest move of the offseason, having finally brought in that lineup-altering force with a trade for Kyle Tucker.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The industry, notorious for its rapid production cycles and low-cost trends, contributes to overflowing landfills, water pollution, and climate-altering emissions.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of altering
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