as in new
taking the place of one that came before
turned a towel into a makeshift skirt
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make shift
3 of 3phrase
as in cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
They were able to make shift without borrowing money.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for makeshift
Adjective
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025 -
That said, Tesla’s new factory openings (e.g., the continued scaling of Shanghai Gigafactory) have strengthened its global footprint.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Boateng played 48 minutes on March 1 and logged 28 minutes as a substitute in last week’s 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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There was one game at Newcastle when a new player was sent on as a substitute and promptly lost the opponent he was meant to be marking at a set piece.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Charlamagne on Friday questioned Schumer’s logic, arguing Democrats should have presented an alternative funding measure.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arab nations have expressed vehement opposition and offered an alternative reconstruction plan that would leave the Palestinians in place.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, these concurrent rollouts have acted as a stopgap that’s been creatively fulfilling and drama-free — especially since a date has already been set for everyone to return to the BLACKPINK mothership for a world tour.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Democratic leader said his caucus remains committed to negotiating a stopgap spending deal with Republicans that could avert a government shutdown as soon as next week.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In Bond, characters can’t cross over to alternate realities and meet other versions of themselves.—
Colin Burnett,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Active listening furthers understanding of alternate views, fostering a culture of open communication and mutual respect.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Marko, however, is confident that Verstappen will prove to be an effective backup in case of issues with the car.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Garoppolo and Dobbs both get the Mike White offer (two-year, $8 million, with $4 million guaranteed), and whoever accepts it first becomes Tagovailoa’s backup.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Connor Brown was the only other forward to have a positive Corsi forward percentage.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This training works to combat powder fever, sunk costs, confirmation bias, and other flaws that can lead to bad decision-making.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Makeshift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makeshift. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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