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

While Becerra and Hilton sought to score with attack lines on the other, the candidates didn’t do is offer much in the way of specifics. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

It’s been nearly eight months since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, and though the first weeks were filled with much information and speculation, the last few months have given us little in the way of new facts. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026

The law should make that care accessible and avoid putting additional barriers in the way of someone who has already experienced trauma. — August Mangeney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

But Galusha and Bourne, her daughter, review the arrangement every six months or so, and Bourne acknowledges that there is little in the way of a backup plan. — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the way of

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