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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
the town honored the local sports hero by naming after him a short way connecting two shopping centers
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2
as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
she's set in her ways and is not about to change
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3
as in path
an established course for traveling from one place to another
took the regular way to work
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4
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
that's just his way, so pay him no mind
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
figured out the best way to accomplish the task
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
have it your way
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as in distance
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
it's just a little way down the road
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as in very
to a great degree
"Oh, I'm just way thrilled to be here!" the pageant contestant gushed
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Recent Examples of way
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
So what's the best way to tackle this task?
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Yet, with the fast pace of AI implementation, many organizations are still way behind and lack the needed AI expertise, skills, and AI literacy.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
While the Steelers dominated the game most of the way, the Vikings made a run late and gave them a scare.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
So what's the best way to tackle this task?
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
While the container comes with a month's worth of capsules, many reviewers noticed results way sooner.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Yet, with the fast pace of AI implementation, many organizations are still way behind and lack the needed AI expertise, skills, and AI literacy.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for way
Noun
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Following a 12-game non-conference slate, highlighted by home bouts with Utah State and Davidson, as well as road clashes with Virginia Tech and Appalachian State, the 49ers tip off what hopes to be a bounce-back year in conference play — starting on New Year’s Eve.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Drivers should be prepared for changing conditions that include snow and icy roads.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arm-fat distribution is influenced by a mix of hormones, genetics, and lifestyle habits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His work ethic and practice habits are exceptional.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The city of Miami is on the verge of settling a court fight over a jumbo digital billboard looming over the downtown waterfront, potentially easing the path for similar advertising structures to go up nearby.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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His path was enriched by mentorship and lessons, including advice from NBA superstars LeBron James and Chris Paul during elite summer camps in college.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those peasant revolts have a tendency to flame out and get ultimately defeated or pushed back.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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There is a modern tendency to refuse to read the author in a narrator, a tendency that exists for good reason.—
Ed Simon
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Where Social Security Stretches the Farthest Some states do offer retirees a bit of financial breathing room.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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And Bobby’s right in the middle of the room, telling stories.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Murray targeted Harrison on a crossing route.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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On the third play of the season, against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil, Worthy collided with tight end and teammate Travis Kelce on a crossing route and injured his shoulder.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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HydroSpread’s approach allows scientists to produce delicate, floating devices that would have been difficult or impossible to make using conventional methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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That was the American approach in 2018, even though the players chosen were notoriously wide off the tee, an unsuitable style for a famously narrow Paris course.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The video appears to show agents communicating with Mejia through or near the doorway of his house.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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This might be the definition of a domestic novel, one that is entered through such doorways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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