in the way of

phrase

—used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.

His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support.

How much money has she received in the way of campaign contributions?

Examples of in the way of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s been little in the way of hard competition at running back, with juniors Sire Gaines and Dylan Riley expected to split carries in 2026. — Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2026

Under McCullum and his ever-dwinding band of support staff, England abandoned analysis, critique of setup and style, and seemingly offered little in the way of technical intervention. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

That said, the Dolby Atmos mix doesn’t receive much in the way of directional imaging, with little impression of starfighters swooping overhead or across the view. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

The good news is that the eight currently available Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets offer plenty in the way of fun. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the way of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove