Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
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The prosecution and defense both waived their right to opening statements in the sentencing phase.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026 -
The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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The Pentagon on Monday added some of China’s biggest companies to a blacklist of firms accused of aiding Beijing’s military, a move likely to stir tensions between the superpowers.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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The organization focuses on aiding youth development in Georgia.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The family has been in touch with the US embassy in Japan and the FBI, which is assisting in the search, Higginbotham said.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The Red Cross is assisting residents of the upstairs apartments with temporary relocation.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Each front wheel can also independently travel vertically by as much as 260 mm, plus there's a rear shock with 120 mm of travel, facilitating smooth and level travel over rough and uneven terrain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 June 2026
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For over 55 years, the firm has believed in The Value of Voice®, a planning model that elicits the voice of each stakeholder, facilitating communication and consensus between executive leadership and boards of directors.—
Jim Hebets,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Avoid fire hazards and save on energy costs by unplugging these items when you're done using them.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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Novak says the criminals flipped around their lone surveillance camera before unplugging it.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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