MAKES WAY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

makes way

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present tense third-person singular of make way

as in unstops

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The salt forms a passivation layer that helps protect the material from defects and degradation under prolonged illumination.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
That separation helps explain how uncertain the market remains — even to veteran coaches.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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The front door opens to a wall of giant spindly cacti masking large south-facing windows.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
Nike's stock price has plummeted nearly 80% from its 2021 peak, and the company is set to be removed from the S&P 100 Index before the market opens next Monday.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026

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The conflict prompted Iran's near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which facilitates one-fifth of global crude supply.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
This supports the hypothesis that their coloration likely facilitates more efficient absorption of solar radiation and aids thermoregulation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of facilitates

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Chan took credit for some of the success of Cluely, a controversial AI startup whose app assists users in situations like job interviews in real time.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Gonzales and Feehan were active-duty soldiers supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS.

— Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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