that way

phrase

1
: in the manner described or suggested
What makes her act that way?
2
: in or into the condition described or suggested
He is a very successful man and it is easy to see how he got that way.

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So yeah, it’s been cool to step into that spot and be trusted to helm a ship that way. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 It’s been that way for years, but the attitude has become even more pronounced under President Macron. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026 Classic and natural looks stay popular across generations, with about half of Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X leaning that way. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 Oct. 2026 The players and their union vow to keep it that way, and union chief Bruce Meyer said every proposal the owners make on every issue is contingent upon a salary cap. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for that way

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“That way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20way. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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