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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
Wellington, New Zealand AP — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride.
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CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Electric vehicles have accelerated the search for more efficient and affordable ways to power next-generation transport.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
But the ways that makeup designers create pieces, especially to change a face, are really where the art of prosthetic makeup design comes in.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2025
Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.
—Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Frankenstein’s ending notably diverges from its source material in several ways.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Because this resource is markedly less in demand in the United States these days, men are understandably struggling to find new ways to put their strength in the service of others.
—Anna Louie Sussman, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Best Places to Stay One of the best and only ways to stay within the park is to camp.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Electric vehicles have accelerated the search for more efficient and affordable ways to power next-generation transport.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
But the ways that makeup designers create pieces, especially to change a face, are really where the art of prosthetic makeup design comes in.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2025
Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.
—Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Frankenstein’s ending notably diverges from its source material in several ways.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Because this resource is markedly less in demand in the United States these days, men are understandably struggling to find new ways to put their strength in the service of others.
—Anna Louie Sussman, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Best Places to Stay One of the best and only ways to stay within the park is to camp.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
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Three people were killed and one injured in three vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads on Wednesday and Friday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The company's annual survey reveals the most popular side dishes across the nation in 2025 for Thanksgiving dinner, along with standard and changing holiday habits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Recognizing that pattern can help parents anticipate and take practical steps early, such as helping kids improve hygiene habits and planning for backup child care before illness strikes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Zohran's parents shaped his political views Though Mira and Mahmood told The New York Times in June 2025 that Zohran had not turned to them for political advice, their worldview and career paths have shaped Zohran’s democratic socialist political stance and mayoral campaign.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Together, Dick and Lynne Cheney raised two daughters, Liz and Mary, who would each forge their own paths in public life—Liz as a prominent Republican congresswoman and Mary as an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In May, the 26-season DWTS vet took to TikTok to address some viewers' tendencies toward scrutiny and name-calling.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fire is indeed a concern in homes maintained by people with hoarding tendencies.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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New York is a crossroads for them at the edge of the continent, like a traffic circle with east-west routes running along the ocean or north-south routes going up the harbor or to New Jersey.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Allen had to hocus pocus their way through the receiver deficiencies with screens and other short-distance routes, but James Cook, the tight ends and offensive line delivered ample force.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many existing models still rely on empirical methods developed several decades ago.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The aforementioned methods account for around half of all participants.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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She’s framed through a series of doorways, simultaneously outside the walls and trapped within them.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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