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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Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
That program, dedicated to assisting unhoused people who seek shelter on the CTA, helps fund outreach work on the CTA’s Red and Blue lines as well as shelter beds set aside specifically for people who shelter on the CTA.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of helps

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Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
This is strong energy for teaching, writing, planning a trip, or sharing a perspective that opens the room.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of opens

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Across Canada, the ATF facilitates roughly 15,000 trace requests, statistics show.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Its recent efforts reflect how AI strengthens modern network assurance and facilitates the application of universal zero trust across on-premises and within multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of facilitates

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That’s according to Nithin Mummaneni, CEO of Infinity Loop, a negotiation intelligence platform that aids enterprises in negotiating better terms with the manufacturers that make their products.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, feeds gut bacteria and softens stool, whereas insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and aids regular bowel movements.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of aids

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My father was, in fact, a member of a council that assists the village chief in making decisions for the community.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Inside the restaurant, an off-duty Idaho state police trooper assists evacuating patrons and employees while searching for the gunman, according to the video.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

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