Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave way (to)
Verb
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The man took out his own handgun and shot the teen in his chest, police said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026 -
The Musketeers took out Texas in the First Four before bowing out against Illinois in the first round.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The surge in crude prices unleashed by the Middle East conflict upends that and piles further pressure on the public finances.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The loss of books is minor, almost trivial, in light of all the horrors and violence unleashed by this senseless war, but the potential loss of these books is a sad reminder that we’re all affected and implicated in America’s savage flailings.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Gave way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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