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making way

verb

present participle of make way
as in opening

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
  1. opening
  2. helping
  3. aiding
  4. assisting
  5. facilitating
  6. unplugging
Verb
  • Both airlines, which merged in 2024 but operate as distinct brands, are also working on opening airport lounges to lure customers willing to shell out for luxury travel.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After opening a second store on the Left Bank, Parisian handbag duo Léo et Violette have given their Rue Sainte-Anne flagship a fresh encore, with Betyle Studio designing a space inspired by the founders’ love of opera and music.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of opening
Verb
  • Unions helping the workers welcomed the settlement, describing it as the largest of its kind in Europe.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This week, Zuckerberg came right out of the gate with a splashy foray into helping businesses grow with AI.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of helping
Verb
  • Those convicted of aiding suicide in Canada can face up to 14 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Millard was charged with aiding a felon, and Wallace was charged with first-degree intentional homicide.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiding
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  • Laboratory officials declined to provide details, citing privacy concerns, but said experts from India, China, the United States, Singapore and South Korea were assisting with the work.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Hawaiian Electric, the state's primary utility, said crews that had been assisting Kauai restore power after this month's Hurricane Lowell would return to Oahu, Maui and the Big Island in preparation for the coming storm.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • Junior midfielder George Panou added two assists for the Chargers, including facilitating the goal by Woznik in the 30th minute.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The program is also seeking information on how the IRGC transfers funds and materials to its terrorist and militia proxies and partners, as well as individuals or entities involved in financing or facilitating its activities.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of facilitating
Verb
  • Even unplugging the fridge and plugging it back in didn’t solve the issue as the cool air continued to escape.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Previously, there was no way to switch the unit off without unplugging the light arm entirely.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of unplugging
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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