MAKING WAY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

making way

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present participle of make way

as in opening

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Another sign of Purdy’s confidence and command came in Australia during the season-opening win against the Los Angeles Rams, when Purdy found receiver Demarcus Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown, San Francisco’s first of the season.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Provis is officially opening to the public this weekend, aiming to provide dark academia vibes and competition-level coffee to the area.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of opening

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Whole Foods is providing additional flowers, helping Petals with Promise reach even more people after the outdoor growing season ends.

— Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
The adaptation arrives at the original series’ 10th anniversary, a show many credit with helping bring K-drama to global audiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

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Early in life this response is beneficial, aiding development, wound healing and cancer prevention.

— Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Chicago police have alternately been accused of disregarding federal agents’ 911 calls and aiding immigration enforcement through traffic stops and crowd control.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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The Trojans ran the ball from shotgun with a tight end (or two) assisting while completing passes off play-action — with RPOs and quick passes to negate Mizzou’s rush.

— PJ Green September 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation, police said.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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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
The focus is no longer on whether transformation happens, said Isabelle Kumar, the former journalist and news anchor facilitating the event, but on how responsibility is shared, investment is aligned and value is created across the supply chain.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

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