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as in roads
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 habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing
she's set in her ways and is not about to change
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as in paths
an established course for traveling from one place to another
took the regular way to work
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as in tendencies
an established pattern of behavior
that's just his way, so pay him no mind
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
figured out the best way to accomplish the task
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as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
have it your way
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as in distances
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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Recent Examples of ways
The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.
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Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
An a la carte breakfast with everything from avocado on toast, eggs done all ways, and fluffy wattleseed pancakes is followed by long multi-course lunches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When a handful of varieties dominate global agriculture, a single disease, pest outbreak or weather event can ripple through the food supply in ways that are difficult to absorb.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
For some, the sudden enforcement raises questions about why the city is acting now and whether there are other ways to address violations without arrests, confiscations and criminal penalties.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Keep Air Circulating One of the easiest ways to tackle a painfully hot and stuffy garage in the summer is to keep air circulating.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The 20-year-old progressed during the offseason, Murton said, making adjustments and finding new ways to improve.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Through most of the Cold War, nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction were, in bizarre ways, supposed to contribute to stability or even keep the peace.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
An a la carte breakfast with everything from avocado on toast, eggs done all ways, and fluffy wattleseed pancakes is followed by long multi-course lunches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When a handful of varieties dominate global agriculture, a single disease, pest outbreak or weather event can ripple through the food supply in ways that are difficult to absorb.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
For some, the sudden enforcement raises questions about why the city is acting now and whether there are other ways to address violations without arrests, confiscations and criminal penalties.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Keep Air Circulating One of the easiest ways to tackle a painfully hot and stuffy garage in the summer is to keep air circulating.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The 20-year-old progressed during the offseason, Murton said, making adjustments and finding new ways to improve.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Through most of the Cold War, nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction were, in bizarre ways, supposed to contribute to stability or even keep the peace.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
Noun
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The park’s 14 trails range from old mining roads to the perimeter of Kathleen Lake to Thechàl Dhâl, also known as Sheep Mountain, with northern wildlife and Southern Tutchone cultural heritage along the way.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The new tax on Dubai tolls and parking, which began on June 1, will give the UAE government another cut from its roads that’s divorced from the financial performance of the operators.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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What cooking habits create the biggest risk?—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Doors are opened for you, preferences and habits are remembered, and concierge requests are handled with quiet confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These results come as Chinese automakers continue to rapidly advance electric motor technology across multiple design paths.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Bike paths in Moss Park downstream of the gage will be flooded, and the soccer fields at Moss Park will begin to flood.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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The next major point of interest is the punchy, barely contained synth bass that eats up much of the mix, but even that is pulling from a predictable arsenal of Max Martin tendencies.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Even so, there is a real responsibility on the introverted leader to understand how their natural tendencies land with the people around them and how to be most effective within that awareness.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Lower cabin altitude can help reduce the physiological stress associated with high-altitude travel, an important factor for passengers flying across time zones on long-haul routes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Governments around the globe coordinated a historic release of strategic reserves, while Gulf producers rerouted shipments through alternative export routes.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Radar testing provides measurable data A major part of the validation was Radar Cross Section (RCS) testing, which Boeing described as one of the primary methods for assessing an aircraft’s stealth characteristics.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Those who bought the checks would then attempt to fraudulently cash them, according to federal prosecutors, using various methods.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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