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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 cuts are not uniform, with areas of the campus scaling back in different ways.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
This can be done in different ways, such as retrofitting a facility to emit directly into a storage location or by building vacuumlike structures to suck up emissions.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Snorkeling and diving in the clear waters around the reef or simply relaxing on the sandy beaches are just a few ways to enjoy the island.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Below, find 23 ways to serve a monochromatic moment, catering to every style persona out there.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Mamdani said he's created chief savings officers in every city agency for the purpose of identifying ways to streamline their organizations.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s an elaborate schema—anger, lust, the whole list—finding ways to discern and regulate.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
And with consumer sentiment at its lowest in well over a decade, businesses have been looking for ways to get customers in the door.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Fewer connections mean fewer ways for attackers to reach you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
This can be done in different ways, such as retrofitting a facility to emit directly into a storage location or by building vacuumlike structures to suck up emissions.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Snorkeling and diving in the clear waters around the reef or simply relaxing on the sandy beaches are just a few ways to enjoy the island.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Below, find 23 ways to serve a monochromatic moment, catering to every style persona out there.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Mamdani said he's created chief savings officers in every city agency for the purpose of identifying ways to streamline their organizations.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s an elaborate schema—anger, lust, the whole list—finding ways to discern and regulate.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
And with consumer sentiment at its lowest in well over a decade, businesses have been looking for ways to get customers in the door.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Fewer connections mean fewer ways for attackers to reach you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
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In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes as a result of the ongoing storm, and dozens of roads remained closed because of flooding and landslides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The battery technology, aiming to hit public roads by mid-2026, could significantly reduce fire risks while improving performance in extreme heat and cold.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Symptoms include blood in stool or rectal bleeding; changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few days; unintended weight loss; and cramps or abdominal pain.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Find out how your cooking habits match up to the rest of the world.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Since 1957, believers and non-believers alike have sought refuge at the 10-acre estate, with meandering woodland paths and rocky gardens nestled along a quiet, lake-like inlet of Long Island Sound.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Trails meander past the butterfly garden, under a canopy of southern magnolias and hardwoods, and over a mix of boardwalks, dirt paths, and concrete walkways.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The winter market was not going to be as turbulent as the summer 2025 one had been, but Villa’s tendencies under manager Unai Emery always carry intrigue.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Monday's through Friday's routes will run one day late.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early flights will likely focus on specific routes, cargo delivery, emergency services and premium passenger travel.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to the study, this approach is more than 10 times faster than conventional image processing methods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though much of the money comes from subscriptions from companies and other heavy users, companies serving regular consumers will probably need to increasingly rely on ads and other methods to monetize mass market users.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The living room is anchored by a soaring stone fireplace, which is mirrored in the stone doorways throughout, while the kitchen, framed by large windows that look out on the snowy landscape, includes a banquette for casual meals.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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Full of enticing design elements inside and out, the 5,608-square-foot home might have wooed buyers the most with its statement-making fireplaces, lovely wallpapers and tiles, or charming arched doorways and windows.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Alarms for doors and windows, smart locks or wearables that detect movement are other options that boost safety and can connect to the caregiver's smartphones.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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