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make a profit

VERB

realize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve attain get produce reach receive

STRONG

acquire clear make net obtain score win

WEAK

bring in go for rack up sell for take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon depart fail give in give up leave lose miss surrender

STRONG

forfeit

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Or worse, they may be on the TV or radio to endorse a remedy from which they stand to make a profit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

He is also a player West Ham could make a profit on.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Now he is being charged with using classified info to make a profit.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

IPO a midsize stock, and you are stuck in S&P limbo until you make a profit, or become big enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The smart thing was to turtle down and let the girl go and make a profit in the bargain.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi