give way (to)

Definition of give way (to)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give way (to)
take out
Verb
  • Large-scale unrest, strikes that take out oil production, or a shutdown of a critical oil shipping channel could eventually send oil to $100 a barrel or even higher, industry analysts warn.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
  • But eliminating things and fully taking out a capability is really challenging without putting people there on the ground.
    NBC news, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Give way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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