MAKE WAY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

make way

verb

Definition of make way

as in to aid

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This is aided by the panoramic sunroof, which, unlike some, doesn’t eat into passenger headroom.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The front of the robot houses an AI Vision camera; ultrasonic and IR sensors that aid navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping; and a pair of LED lights for nighttime cleaning.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of aid

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Neutral institutions provide the platform where that cooperation becomes possible by establishing common standards, facilitating dialogue, coordinating resources and translating collective commitments into practical action.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Despite the glaring risks of facilitating the creation of dangerous propaganda, Moore is doubling down.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of facilitate

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But even when screens help families make it through a busy day, Amin said many parents still feel guilty about relying on them.

— Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
From there, the episode’s mommy-issues plot thickens as the real Alicent does show up at Harrenhal and Alys tries (and fails) to convince Aemond his mother is not there to help him.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of help

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At the Elikya Ebola Treatment Center in Bunia, the nurse spends her days caring for patients infected with Ebola — one of the world’s deadliest viruses — administering medicine and assisting those too weak to feed themselves.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Cowell, meanwhile, saw his acts at his Malibu estate, where he was assisted by singer Normani and singer and producer Poo Bear.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of assist

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But the unstopping competition between the big two auction houses, especially in the realm of fine art, has put extraordinary power into the hands of the people who have those things to sell.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Hundreds of protesters, who had promised to be a visible presence here and filled several sections of the arena, let out an elated, unstopping cheer.

— MONICA DAVEY and JULIE BOSMAN, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016

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