making way

present participle of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
Verb
  • To regain its cool factor, Ervér has invested extensively in branding efforts, from hosting music events featuring Anitta, Charli XCX, Lola Young and Tyla to opening London Fashion Week with a splashy runway show.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • What feels significant today is that artists and designers are reclaiming these codes, challenging traditional ideas of girlhood and opening them up to more inclusive expressions of age and identity.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • These figures land at a time when Social Security remains very important in helping seniors afford life after work.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • After years of helping some of the world’s biggest companies scale their digital advertising, Spencer decided to bet on himself.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Baker assisted in the arrest of the suspect, aiding the victim and ensuring community safety.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Bullitt County Former Bullitt County Sheriff David Greenwell was federally charged with obstruction of justice and aiding a conspiracy to distribute marijuana in 2017.
    Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As part of these contracts, TVA’s Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, are assisting in the development of tailored welding and fabrication techniques for a smaller stellarator testbed known as Infinity One.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
  • One way into Survivor's behind-the-scenes squad is via the Dream Team, crew members who do everything from testing the challenges to assisting across departments.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The camera can be clipped onto it facing forward or backward, facilitating selfies.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The fund is named for Donald and Elizabeth Dickinson—their son Martin Dickinson and wife Carole and daughter Rebecca Welch and husband Gary were instrumental in facilitating the generous donation.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a limited nightlife and restaurant scene, so this destination is best for unplugging.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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