given way (to)

past participle of give way (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for given way (to)
Verb
  • Look for Atlanta to find some room to run with him taken out of the lineup late to Robinson's benefit.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Students already in medical school who have taken out federal loans before the new rules take effect on July 1 will be exempted from the cap.
    Tribune News Service, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Charlotte unleashed a 27-2 run, closing to within one.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Given way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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