giving way (to)

Definition of giving way (to)next
present participle of give way (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving way (to)
taking out
Verb
  • And people-proofing cars has proven harder than anyone might have imagined when Chicagoans were taking out their Model T’s for Sunday drives on the Mother Road.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Video evidence and sworn witness testimony indicate Pretti approached law enforcement during their altercation with other civilians, filming the incident on his phone but never taking out his gun or acting violently toward officers.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Giving way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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