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
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  • The Club stock jumped more than 4% shortly after the opening bell.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, without the need for steering wheels or pedals, the physical shape of cars may change, opening the possibility for new forms for the cars of the future.
    — George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of opening
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  • Their first seven runs came off the lefty’s heater, helping the Cubs build a 9-0 advantage through four innings.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a look at how policy changes and protocol changes in high school football are helping make the sport safer.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of helping
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  • In response, Parkwood and the superstar encouraged those seeking to support relief efforts to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, both actively aiding affected communities.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiding
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  • However, cooler heads prevailed, with respectful interactions afterward, and Khabib Nurmagomedov even assisting Song.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While Taunton was assisting, another vehicle hydroplaned toward them and Taunton pushed a person at the scene out of the way.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • Monday’s post also reported that even the Popanet network was facilitating live exploit attempts.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Isaac Galvan, a former Compton city council member, got 18 months for facilitating bribes on Pacheco’s behalf.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilitating
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  • Previously, there was no way to switch the unit off without unplugging the light arm entirely.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The only way to clean these is by unplugging and fully pulling your fridge out, which should be done at least once or twice a year.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 17 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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