MAKING WAY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

making way

verb

present participle of make way

as in opening

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The Wildcats struggled from outside in making just one of 13 three-pointers in the opening 20 minutes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Pugsley said neighbors stepped in to help, opening their home on higher ground.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of opening

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Désir, a married father of two young children, is among several people accused of helping advance the conspiracy that culminated in Moïse’s killing.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
The competition eventually opened to public voting, with customers and supporters helping Tapestry secure the top spot.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of helping

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The commentary on the traditional cultural celebration prompted Pulido to put out an open call for invitations to perform at quinceañeras across the Congressional District, aiding his popularity in the region.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
The posting notes that this role will include aiding in investigations.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of aiding

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Sources told The Times that the federal Environmental Protection Agency is assisting in the toxicology investigation, while state labs are testing weed from the farm.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
The directors and cinematographer Eva Kraljević shared a small shepherd’s shed, assisting with various chores including cows that had to be milked twice a day.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of assisting

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The lawmakers allegedly received commissions in exchange for facilitating the awarding of contracts to companies linked to them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, meanwhile, did the heavy lifting for Sacramento, with the shooting guard scoring 28 points and the center facilitating the offense with 14 points, eight assists and 18 rebounds.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of facilitating

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That is not an argument for candlelight or for unplugging the grid.

— Randy J. Nelson, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Keegan and Boo soon discover the joys of unplugging and spending quality time with their grandparents, who also come around and embrace the experiment after begrudgingly agreeing.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

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