making way

Definition of making waynext
present participle of make way

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The backstory Three years after opening La Sultana Marrakech in 2004, its owners sought for a quieter, more intimate spot to unveil their second Moroccan hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
  • DeMellier is scaling fast, building serious sales momentum ahead of opening its first flagship in London’s Sloane Square later this year.
    Vogue, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Defenseman Max Ludwar orchestrated the attack with three assists, helping Chelmsford take a 4-1 win over Medford in the 35th Annual Ed Cahoon Cup.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Pippa Middleton and her older sister Kate Middleton are famously close—and Pippa was there for Kate during one of the most difficult times in her life, playing a pivotal role in helping the Princess of Wales during her cancer journey.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Flemming finished with a game-high 19 points for Newton South, with Lee (11 points, five rebounds) and Villar (12 points) aiding the Lions.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Bank of America analyst Peter Galbo wrote in a recent note that dollar weakness could be aiding shares of companies with multinational presences, like Coca-Cola , Procter & Gamble and Philip Morris .
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • West Chicago resident Lisa Weier, president of Random Acts Matter, said along with Monday’s flower giveaway, volunteers are assisting people in senior centers, helping with a food drive and more.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • At least six British police forces are looking into information or assisting with inquiries following the disclosures within the Epstein files.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.
    Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to facilitating purchases, Priority Gold provides consultations to help customers understand precious metals pricing, IRA rollover requirements and storage options before completing a transaction.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Go Off-Grid for the Day For couples who crave real connection, consider unplugging from everything you’re used to.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Gen Z is leading the trend, with 63% intentionally unplugging — the highest rate of any generation.
    Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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