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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There were obstacles to women owning a home, having credit in their own name, and taking out loans, so Parton moved like perfume, wafting through the world of men while always doing things her own way.

— Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Then, when taking out the money, the account holder will have to pay taxes on the withdrawal as ordinary income.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

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