See the Dictionary Definition 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave way (to)
Verb
-
The Montreal Canadiens took out one of the biggest favorites in the sport in the first round.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026 -
The Chaparrals took out Mansfield Summit 7-3 in the bi-district round, scoring four goals in overtime.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Verb
-
The departure of tenants unleashed a cascade of financial complications, court files show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
-
Reaction there to that major Supreme Court ruling this week that has unleashed a new round of mid-decade redistricting after the justices narrowed Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Gave way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
