making way

present participle of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
Verb
  • Add in the flourishes provided by Poku and Kofane, in particular — the former’s opening goal last weekend was a masterpiece — and the picture is of a brittle but talented group, clearly in a development stage, but with obvious potential in key areas.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • But as the calendar grew more crowded around the year-end holidays, studios started relying on off-peak months and began opening higher-profile films in October.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Mediheal Collagen Essential Beauty Mask, which has a mild fragrance and boosts skin with moisture while helping to tighten its appearance.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Chia seeds are tiny, edible seeds that pack a nutritional punch, helping to support stable blood sugar levels thanks to their high fiber and protein content.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Antibiotics, muscle relaxants and sedation can all play a role in aiding recovery.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Even then, Machitar was still aiding Perez.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Startups like ​​NoamAI have introduced support systems powered by AI aimed at assisting the towers.
    Eoin Higgins, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
  • That friend is alleged to have sold the information to others, and those others placed bets on the prop bet of Terry scoring under, assisting under, shooting under the line set by various bet houses.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As people increasingly turn to such bots for emotional support and life advice, recent incidents have spotlighted their potential to manipulate vulnerable people by facilitating a false sense of closeness or care.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
  • This suggests that his interest in AI has much less to do with facilitating art than with seizing an opportunity, such is the entrepreneurial way.
    Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Journaling, therapy or unplugging from social media to clear your mind could be especially restorative.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a limited nightlife and restaurant scene, so this destination is best for unplugging.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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