MAKE WAY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

make way

verb

Definition of make way

as in to aid

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One organization that has aided in her journey is the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, a Georgia nonprofit that supports students in need.

— Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Investigators are looking for information that could aid in an investigation into her death.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of aid

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The problem, however, is that the legislation would allow the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas, and on countries that facilitate Russian sanctions evasion.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
Detroit’s announcement said Yzerman will remain in his current role to facilitate day-to-day hockey operations in the interim, but for any major transactions, there’s a clear incentive for the next general manager to set the direction.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of facilitate

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Pane and McKay revealed that British actor Simon Pegg will voice the Balrog, a giant demonic monster who helps Sauron forge the One Ring.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of help

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Metro Fire officials were assisting the Rancho Cordova Police Department, which is leading the investigation into the woman’s death.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
The New England Revolution player assisted both of Son’s goals during his 36 minutes on the field.

— Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 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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