makeshift 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of makeshiftnext
as in new
taking the place of one that came before turned a towel into a makeshift skirt

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makeshift

2 of 3

noun

ˈmāk-ˌshift How to pronounce makeshift (audio)
as in substitute
a temporary replacement when his belt broke, he was forced to use string as a makeshift

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make shift

3 of 3

phrase

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
  1. new
  2. substitute
  3. alternative
  4. stopgap
  5. alternate
  6. backup
  7. other
Adjective
  • The triumphs and troubles of the new era all seem to stem from the fact that after years of clawing away at a new path, Shinoda feels like he’s found his counterpart again.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • American innovation today, such as the Pentagon’s Replicator program to rapidly field new high-tech weapons, is equally impressive—and equally insufficient.
    Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of new
Noun
  • This natural sugar retains its molasses content and can be used as a substitute for white sugar in baking.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
    Sam Silverman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of substitute
Adjective
  • Even with one of the biggest portfolios in the space—which also includes the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns as well as the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, plus alternative language broadcasts for the Los Angeles Clippers—Forbes estimates Kiswe’s revenue to be less than $10 million.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The alternative rockers will headline the Big Gig's BMO Pavilion stage on June 27, fest officials revealed Monday — a show that's likely to include new songs from the group's forthcoming album.
    Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of alternative
Noun
  • Passing a three-month stopgap would push the funding fight until Republicans control the House, Senate and White House.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But the agency has been dependent on an unstable source of funding amid stopgap limbo, Mayorkas said.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of stopgap
Adjective
  • Repeat process with remaining squares to create 4 rows of 14 (alternate directions with rows, if desired).
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Should a member miss a session, an alternate takes their place.
    Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of alternate
Noun
  • In the event of a zero-day attack, having up-to-date backups allows your business to restore data quickly and minimize damage while your team works on containing the threat and finding a solution.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The Yankees could afford to overpay a few million dollars for each player to bring them in as part of their emergency backup plan.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of backup
Adjective
  • The United States has been effective thus far in deterring China from invading Taiwan but has not prevented China from undertaking other provocative actions in the South China Sea.
    Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The special, streaming on Netflix December 6 at 9 p.m. ET, will feature Carpenter performing tracks from her 2023 EP fruitcake and other classic holiday covers.
    Michael Savio, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near makeshift

makes good (for)

makeshift

make shift

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