makes way

present tense third-person singular of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes way
Verb
  • But a comment made by deputy commissioner Bill Daly during the annual State of the NHL news conference with commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday helps illustrate why the issue remains anything but easy for many with a stake in tournaments such as the 2028 World Cup.
    Chris Johnston, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • The distinction between smaller personal use versus high commercial volume is significant, and reporting catches helps maintain and track marine-life population.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Here, the role is reimagined as Taylor, a younger mother of three who, as the film opens, has a passing encounter with Julia before trying to go on with her own day.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
  • Morning belongs to the eastern terraces, where sunrise opens over the water.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • On Friday, analysts at Bernstein opined that Apple could charge a fee for any third-party services that Apple Intelligence facilitates.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 June 2026
  • At the outset of the war, gasoline prices surged in response to Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global crude supply.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Regular watering also aids nutrient uptake, prevents water stress that can stall development, and results in a bigger harvest.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
  • The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The engine likely also assists in generating onboard power of 1 kilowatt (1 kW).
    Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
  • Where Learning Meets the Workforce An instructor assists a student with Swift programming in Miami Dade College’s hands-on learning environment.
    Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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“Makes way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20way. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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