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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Choose the space, silence, or gentle boundary that helps your nervous system settle.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
This process helps redefine identity and find new avenues for skills and values, proving that professional identity isn't erased when a job title disappears.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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Rather than focusing first on science, the video opens with genuine reactions from eclipse observers, highlighting an experience that many describe as life-changing.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Waits also appears in Martin McDonagh’s next movie, Wild Horse Nine, which opens on November 6 and places him opposite John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, and Parker Posey.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026

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Emerge now aids nearly 1,900 survivors through complex legal processes and offers a crucial reintegration program for young women aging out of state care at 18, teaching vital life skills.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The movie focuses on a murder of a shepherd unraveled by his flock, which aids a somewhat hapless rural policeman in solving the crime.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of aids

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The electrical system recovers energy during braking and assists the gasoline engine, but the car cannot travel on electricity alone and never needs to be plugged in.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
In early 2021, Jesse would receive help from Roof Above, which is a nonprofit that assists people who are experiencing homelessness get back on their feet.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

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