The term 'make do' is a phrase that means to MANAGE with limited resources or to make something work with what is available. The crossword solutions for this term include EKE (3 letters), SURVIVE (7 letters), COMPEL (6 letters), COPE (4 letters), IMPROVISE (9 letters), COERCE (6 letters), GETBY (5 letters), MANAGE (6 letters), and GETALONGONNEXTTOO (17 letters). These words all have similar meanings, suggesting that they can be used interchangeably in certain contexts. EKE, for example, means to make something last longer than it normally would, while SURVIVE implies enduring a difficult situation. COMPEL, COPE, and COERCE all suggest using force or pressure to achieve a goal, while IMPROVISE and GETBY suggest finding creative solutions to problems. Finally, MANAGE and GETALONGONNEXTTOO both imply making the best of a situation with limited resources.