making way

Definition of making waynext
present participle of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
Verb
  • His parents prospered, opening a fur shop called Paris-New York and moving to the tony Sixteenth Arrondissement.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced its 2026-27 season of dance, music and theater, its 20th anniversary season in Millennium Park, opening with a visit from the Trisha Brown Dance Company in September.
    Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Metaphorical thinking enhances learning by linking new concepts to familiar patterns, fostering creative problem-solving among non-experts, and aiding memory retention through vivid imagery, while expanding one's metaphor store through diverse topics can boost creativity in specialized fields.
    Big Think, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Welcoming City Ordinance in Chicago prohibits police from participating in civil immigration enforcement operations or assisting ICE.
    Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Chinese diplomats and the foreign ministry say that their outreach in the region is aimed at building friendship and assisting countries with poverty alleviation, agricultural and economic development, and law and order.
    Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This joint venture bridges that gap — facilitating structured capital for creative talent who otherwise would not be able to bring their projects to life.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Strong and Fudd both struggled in the first half of Sunday’s 70-52 victory at Dickies Arena, but Quinonez did everything for UConn until the superstars hit their stride, from securing defensive boards to knocking down 3-pointers to facilitating opportunities for her teammates.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When lightning survivors insist, as many do, on unplugging their appliances in preparation for a storm, this is not tinfoil-hat mania.
    Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The designer often finds that smaller spaces feel more intimate and conducive to unplugging.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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