MAKES WAY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

makes way

verb

present tense third-person singular of make way

as in unstops

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But behind the trend is a food with a nutritional profile that helps explain why sardines have attracted so much attention in the first place.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
For shopper Kori Farmer, The Grocery Spot helps stretch her budget while giving her access to fresh food close to home.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has separately threatened Oman with sanctions if Muscat facilitates fees for ships passing through the strait.

— Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
Trucking facilitates about two-thirds of cargo movement in and out of the terminal.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of facilitates

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The Ocean Between Them costars Riverdale’s Karl Walcott, and Dane appears as Ashley, Joan’s youngest daughter, who aids her in the search.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Under Nevada law, someone who aids or abets a crime—or encourages, hires, commands, or otherwise induces another person to commit it—can be prosecuted as a principal.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of aids

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And artists deserve a fair pay percentage for work that assists their employers in making profits.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Through continuous data capture and signal labeling, SensorMAX assists aircrews by keeping an eye on the data stream and flagging potential threats.

— David Szondy August 12, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

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