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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
the town honored the local sports hero by naming after him a short way connecting two shopping centers
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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
she's set in her ways and is not about to change
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as in path
an established course for traveling from one place to another
took the regular way to work
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as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
that's just his way, so pay him no mind
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
figured out the best way to accomplish the task
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
have it your way
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
it's just a little way down the road
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as in very
to a great degree
"Oh, I'm just way thrilled to be here!" the pageant contestant gushed
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La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The device gives listeners a way to discover new music without the influence of algorithms.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
There is just too many people and the water is way too dangerous.
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Bonny Chu,
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23 June 2026
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Noun
For him, the holiday is about commercialism, but honoring the people who paved the way.
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La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The device gives listeners a way to discover new music without the influence of algorithms.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
Its 30mm drivers deliver balanced audio without distortion, and the sound quality punches way above its price point.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
There is just too many people and the water is way too dangerous.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for way
Noun
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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Streamline commitments and adjust one habit to fit what is realistic.
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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That too many people pursue self-destructive paths for example.
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At its most fundamental, leadership exists because humans are simultaneously competitive and cooperative — and the balance between these two tendencies determines everything.
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Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods.
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Rhaenyra will not only have to contend with the death of yet another child, but also that same child’s decision to betray her and lock her away in a room.
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Accessible spaces include the main garden, the rooftop bar, the living room, and the dining room.
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On one end, the route took the avocado and papaya from Mexico to Asia.
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Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade.
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This isn't always the best approach, Aussem said.
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Eleventy’s Made in Italy offering across menswear and womenswear, the latter a burgeoning category, has thrived not just for its muted, easy-to-approach aesthetic, but also for smart pricing, catering to customers otherwise priced out by luxury megabrands.
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From there, oversized doorways lead into formal living and dining rooms.
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Set the scene True to Milan, the good stuff hides behind a discreet doorway on Via Gesù, the city’s quarter mile of menswear.
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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