GIVING WAY (TO) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

giving way (to)

verb

present participle of give way (to)

as in taking out

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To stay above the water, many people are applying for additional credit cards and taking out loans and second mortgages.

— Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
When taking out of the refrigerator to reheat one or two slices, a skillet is a popular way to revive leftover pizza.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

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