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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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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
There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Shoots them off the balance, catch-and-shoot, spot ups — just in various ways.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
As people seek ways to beat the heat, the death toll continues to climb.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Here’s a handful of ways to style yours.
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Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
In many ways the ADN project and Passion’s slate at large mark a sign of and reaction to the times as anime still soars, Korean webtoons command as many views as big Netflix’s TV hits, and yet global streaming service orders and broadcaster buys in tradition animation have plunged.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
There are ways to ease the feeling of threat some workers have in navigating AI advancements, Thompson said.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Shoots them off the balance, catch-and-shoot, spot ups — just in various ways.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
As people seek ways to beat the heat, the death toll continues to climb.
—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Here’s a handful of ways to style yours.
—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
In many ways the ADN project and Passion’s slate at large mark a sign of and reaction to the times as anime still soars, Korean webtoons command as many views as big Netflix’s TV hits, and yet global streaming service orders and broadcaster buys in tradition animation have plunged.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
There are ways to ease the feeling of threat some workers have in navigating AI advancements, Thompson said.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.
—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
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Several videos filmed in Simferopol, Crimea’s second city, and posted online show empty roads and public spaces.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.
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But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.
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For the fifth annual Forbidden Door, AEW will join forces with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom for a one-night showcase of the four promotions crossing paths at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Sunday, June 28.
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The only real scoring chances arrived in the dying moments of a game that carried macabre tendencies, long after the match had devolved into a turf war.
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Across 15 tracks, the rapper and producer get to work making their first proper body of work together as memorable as expected, delving into relationship mishaps, selfish tendencies, and the absurdist comedy that is real life.
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Drivers headed to the Arlington entertainment district – including those traveling to Saturday night's World Cup match between Jordan and Argentina – were urged to take alternate routes.
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In the last few weeks, Ukrainian drones have struck supply routes for Russian troops as well as railroad bridges, ferry crossings and oil refineries.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Afterpay data published last year in Fortune found that more than half of Gen Z consumers report an aversion to credit cards, with 63% switching to alternative payment methods as a result — making BNPL the de facto checkout tool for the generation Amazon most wants to own.
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From there, oversized doorways lead into formal living and dining rooms.
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And then, slowly, building the kind of inner architecture that makes the narrow doorways visible again.
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
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