GIVE WAY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

give way

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Definition of give way

as in collapse

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure That old chair is going to give way soon.

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as in withdraw

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground.

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Recent Examples of give way The city gives way to rolling tea plantations and narrow country roads. — Sharon MacHira, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 When Dan takes a job as a decoy for Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson) on To Catch a Predator, his excitement about the opportunity gives way to an increasingly disturbing reality. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 His familiar cast of angry, sometimes menacing children began to give way to quieter, more introspective figures. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 Groskopf eventually moved, after the initial improvement following her conversation gave way to more problems. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give way

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give way

give ground

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In the new century that followed, parties have continued to prosper when their presidential candidates win and give ground in the midterms.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Though Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 remains the lightweight option, Dell counters with stronger performance from its Core Ultra H-class processor without giving ground elsewhere.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026