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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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Recent Examples of way
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Some weeks, the stars align in all the right ways.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The decision could have implications that go way beyond ex-G Leaguers and into other groups of former pro athletes—including former players in the NBA, NHL and MLB.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Some weeks, the stars align in all the right ways.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Put forth way back in the 5th century BCE, the concept of the atom was that matter, at a fundamental level, was made up of uncuttable, indivisible entities.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The decision could have implications that go way beyond ex-G Leaguers and into other groups of former pro athletes—including former players in the NBA, NHL and MLB.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for way
Noun
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But the rebuilding of houses, roads, water and electricity systems will be a project lasting many years.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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The legislation will immediately enable our community additional funding tools to address roads and infrastructure needs today and allow planning for future transportation options tomorrow.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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At a moment when traditional publications are scuttling book reviews and the economic barriers to entry for emerging writers are harder and harder to overcome, these habits are more useful than ever.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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But Patel demurred when CNN asked if the chain is seeing any consumer habits changing because of GLP-1 drugs.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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If the Ravens don't have a path to competing this season, moving him would absolutely make sense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Trotter also pays tribute to the creative path taken by Laura Braggion, Bottega Veneta’s first female creative lead, whose 20-year tenure from the 1980s helped shape the legacy of the house defined by craft, innovation, restraint and stealth power.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is presumably a reference to Perkins' status as a closeted gay man, something Hitchcock likely knew, and not because Perkins had homicidal tendencies.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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They were supervised, or not supervised, or supervised in such a way that their worst tendencies were encouraged instead of discouraged.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Williams — joined by family members, current and past KU coaches, players and support staff — on Tuesday afternoon cut the ribbon on the room that bears his name.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Carrying it around feels more like lugging a speaker than a dainty portable gadget, but that handle makes moving it between rooms surprisingly manageable.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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But with her coalition prospects in doubt, and the party weakened by scandal and voter frustration, her route to Japan’s top job is far from assured.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ticketholders will be transported to the homes via shuttle buses that run continuously on the tour route.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This same approach has previously proven effective in detecting diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, and prostate cancer.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Autio points to Nokia, Finland’s one-time giant mobile maker, as an example of the pros and cons of the Nordic approach.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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That paved the way to a gutting of NIH's policy staff, who liaise with Congress, and its communications teams — essentially, their doorway to communicate with the public, Norton says.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beslowe Outdoor Wall Light Fixtures These farmhouse-style fixtures are simple yet stylish, adding a modern touch to any doorway.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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