MAKES WAY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

makes way

verb

present tense third-person singular of make way

as in unstops

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Even great books can acquire dust on the shelf; an infusion of feeling helps keep them alive.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of helps

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Residents deserve a candidate that prioritizes their quality of life, manages public resources and facilitates transparent communication.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
That agreement does not provide services across the board to all campuses but only facilitates them.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of facilitates

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This step introduces air into the eggs, which aids in leavening and keeps the blondies from baking up too dense.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
The absence of the SLC women and their tension with Barlow aids the convivial atmosphere, but Lisa isn’t completely safe from a whacking.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of aids

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Its robotic guidance assists surgeons during the implant placement process by providing real-time navigation and exceptional precision while still allowing the surgeon to maintain complete clinical control.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
To Chau, the technology is one of many artist’s tools that assists him in rendering images of people and histories that couldn’t otherwise exist.

— Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

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