making way

present participle of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
Verb
  • Los Angeles County expanded its emergency response by opening a 24-hour smoke respite shelter at City Terrace Park and directing agencies to continue health monitoring and environmental assessments.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • England and Ghana remain scoreless after the opening 45 minutes.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • Chad Gable started off hot, but Dominik Mysterio got involved, helping JD gain control.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Entrepreneurs are also utilizing AI to accelerate business launches, aiding in planning and research, though human insight remains vital.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Olivia Hernandez Olivo was sentenced in June 2025 after her attorney entered an Alford plea for aiding and abetting in second-degree murder on her behalf.
    Shannon Tyler June 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The Fort Worth Fire Department is assisting in a water rescue at Benbrook Lake at Holiday Park.
    Mary Ella Hastings, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • Local authorities were assisting travelers and Amtrak was deploying resources to help as well.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The Board is committed to ensuring that the revote is conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable legal requirements, while facilitating a seamless Board transition prior to the start of the 2026–2027 school year in September.
    Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • The firm helps athletes, teams and leagues grow—and eventually cash in on—their overseas fanbases, with organizing tours and activations, facilitating sponsorships, local social media accounts and region-specific content.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Other tasks included organizing pins in a pin box, tying and cutting zip ties, and placing a GPU into a motherboard before unplugging the graphics card again to reset for the next trial.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
  • Considerations Before Getting Started For deeper cleanings, unplugging the refrigerator can prevent electric shock or short circuits if moisture gets into the electrical components while cleaning.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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