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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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2
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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Recent Examples of way
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The practice is a way of acknowledging those who reach out to wish them well for the occasion.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 2 May 2025
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
The grand opening ceremony for the National Medal of Honor Museum went way beyond just a ribbon-cutting.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
No, everybody should find their own way to become original.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The practice is a way of acknowledging those who reach out to wish them well for the occasion.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 2 May 2025
Adverb
But, in general, humans are probably way less precise and consistent than scientists have generally considered them.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
The grand opening ceremony for the National Medal of Honor Museum went way beyond just a ribbon-cutting.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for way
Noun
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There are at least some echoes of the ultra-hyper violent God of War, the famed video game series, and that is getting a live-action adaptation on Amazon Prime Video down the road.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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When the original owner of the bookstore needed to move locations down the road, the town residents showed up in droves, creating a human conveyor belt moving the books hand-to-hand down to the new location.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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California’s governors and legislators have a very bad habit of enacting major programs and projects without fully exploring their downside risks.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Incorporating a high-protein diet, high-intensity exercise, strengthening, and better sleep habits are among the ways to boost your metabolism naturally.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Offer meaningful equity—Whether through stock options, profit-sharing or alternative incentives, companies must design real paths for stakeholders to participate in success, not just work for it.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Providing learning opportunities to help team members understand their natural tendencies and work styles, along with facilitated workshops, can support trust-building and foster more effective collaboration and a thriving culture.—
Kerri Sutey,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Their nastiness and tendency to cross the line showed up a couple of hours earlier.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pharmacy layout: Wider aisles, new private screening rooms and private checkout areas.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Dozens more are expected to watch proceedings in an overflow room set up at the court.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While most yachts center around the owner, Eternal Spark’s owner chose to take the commercial route and turn it into a full-scale but unique charter yacht, now listed through Ocean Independence.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Police have shuttered the main highway linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, a critical artery for central Israel, and ordered evacuations along the route as thick smoke and advancing fire lines threatened nearby communities.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Insufficient research has been conducted to determine which approach is most effective.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Shifting financial burdens to states is a general theme of the document, an approach that will ultimately hit the poorest states hardest, even though these had very high percentages of Trump voters.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Noun
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While front porch lighting is important, the key to evening curb appeal means going beyond the doorway.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Several reviewers also recommend simply nailing it to the doorway for maximum stability.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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