makes way

Definition of makes waynext
present tense third-person singular of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes way
Verb
  • Instead of being a mere foot soldier following orders from more frontal brain regions, M1 helps plan, guide and coordinate action.
    Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The extra carbonation helps flavors register more clearly at altitude.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The mansion features a limestone-and-concrete facade that opens to reveal plaster walls and ceilings, custom raw-steel railings, and European wide-plank white oak floors throughout.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The entry opens to a dramatic foyer with a sweeping staircase with curving iron balusters.
    Lynn Slaney Silguero, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Its layout facilitates regular use without interfering with communal living areas.
    William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Notably, a 2025 study published in Nature Communications observed that baleen whale migration (including gray whales) facilitates the transportation of essential nutrients — from their placenta, carcasses and even their urea — between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The calcium found in milk is also packaged with vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, after an arrest has been made, the National Guard assists with administrative processing before the Department of Corrections (DOC) holds individuals for a federal transfer.
    Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Makes way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20way. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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