Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
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Harvard got on the board first in the opening two minutes with Andover native Gwyn Lapp finishing off a tricky bounce in front for a 1-0 lead.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026 -
According to the club's Instagram page, New Year's Eve was the grand opening of its new after-hours event, with doors opening at midnight.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the bond-building treatment creates a protective barrier around each strand, helping to restore damaged hair and improve its integrity over time.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Eight of her 11 rebounds were on offense, helping the Longhorns to outscore Auburn 58-18 in the paint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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But aiding Capote with his work was different.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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They’re typically prohibited from aiding in immigration enforcements by local and state laws and there are good reasons for that.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Duties include patrolling residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, business parks, schools, local parks and assisting with traffic control, home vacation and elderly welfare checks.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Haverford Township commissioners voted 7–2 Monday to bar local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws, citing concerns about community trust and policing priorities.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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An official advisory board on worker justice could regularly meet with the mayor’s team, facilitating ongoing partnership and inclusion of worker voice.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Authorities in other jurisdictions, including the European Union, the UK, Brazil, and India, have also called for probes into Grok’s role in facilitating obscene deepfakes.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Start by unplugging the dryer before cleaning out the exhaust duct, or consider hiring a professional to do the inspection and troubleshooting.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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From light-up hoops to electric bikes and Lego sets, these fun presents make unplugging fun.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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