MADE WAY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

made way

verb

past tense of make way

as in opened

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The complex is owned by a real estate investment trust, Highlands REIT, and was opened in the 2000s.

— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
This was Charlesbank, which opened in 1891 and was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as a satellite to his Emerald Necklace chain of parks in Boston and Brookline.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 13 July 2026

Definition of opened

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China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Away from basketball, Arison has helped lead Carnival Corporation for more than three decades.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of helped

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Detectives with Boise’s criminal investigation division also aided in the investigation, which is ongoing.

— Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
That image has faded, however, aided by stricter policing, banning orders and the general gentrification of an increasingly expensive game.

— Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of aided

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This benefits turf condition on the tees and has facilitated new spectator access along the right-hand side of the hole.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The deal was facilitated by Horizon Sports & Experiences, the exclusive sponsorship and media rights sales agency for the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

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