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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
In the most complimentary of ways, the Hornets’ first-half outburst wasn’t all that special at all.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Stepping into the hip, urban Nhow Roma feels like a sensory overload in the best of ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The difference is that in prediction markets, people are wagering actual money, which tends to sharpen the mind in ways that answering a pollster's call during dinner does not.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Most major companies are using and implementing AI in a variety of ways, but so far, none of Gap's primary competitors have announced similar partnerships with Gemini.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
This fear leads them to think and act in ways wholly out of line with traditional Americanism.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
For decades, wildfires were considered a reactive emergency, but more disaster experts are looking for ways to apply proactive messaging, deployment and warning systems to fires — systems more akin to hurricane preparedness.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
These superfans connected with Hannah Montana in ways that two decades somehow couldn’t weaken.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of ways to take care of yourself, which is exactly why our wellness category covers so much ground.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Set the scene Stepping into the hip, urban Nhow Roma feels like a sensory overload in the best of ways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The difference is that in prediction markets, people are wagering actual money, which tends to sharpen the mind in ways that answering a pollster's call during dinner does not.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Most major companies are using and implementing AI in a variety of ways, but so far, none of Gap's primary competitors have announced similar partnerships with Gemini.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
This fear leads them to think and act in ways wholly out of line with traditional Americanism.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
For decades, wildfires were considered a reactive emergency, but more disaster experts are looking for ways to apply proactive messaging, deployment and warning systems to fires — systems more akin to hurricane preparedness.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
These superfans connected with Hannah Montana in ways that two decades somehow couldn’t weaken.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of ways to take care of yourself, which is exactly why our wellness category covers so much ground.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
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Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a growing Waxhaw sees more congestion on the town’s roads, upcoming traffic projects have the potential to smooth out daily commutes.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Across his multimedia practice, Aram’s project is one of disrupting the habits of classification that render aesthetic judgment perfunctory.—
Julian Stern,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ways to stay safe from DocuSign phishing scams Fortunately, a few habits can dramatically lower your risk.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many states treat these bikes like motorcycles, so they’re not allowed on sidewalks or paths, but in some states there are no specific rules for the ultra-fast bikes.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Boston bats erased themselves from the base paths inning after inning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The music business’ macho and misogynistic tendencies had reached a peak in 1987.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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By layering indicators such as travel habits, purchase footprints, and neighborhood retail tendencies, Vado builds rooftop-level consumer profiles that may help advertisers identify areas with promising engagement patterns.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has meant crisis for the aviation industry, particularly in the Middle East, where airspace closures have forced carriers to cancel flights and take longer and costlier routes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Conventional recycling methods rely on energy-intensive steps and harsh chemicals, often focusing mainly on recovering cathode materials while leaving other components behind.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stay away from doorways The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
Laura B. Carter,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Accessible guest rooms with mobility features have doorways with 32 inches of clear width, there are multiple elevators available, and the swimming pool is accessible to wheelchair users.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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New food options at the Charlotte ballpark Charlotte Knights executive chef Jamerius Sims is a creative mastermind.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury had the options of handing up an indictment, declining to indict and issuing a report known as a presentment.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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