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as in road
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 habit
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 path
an established course for traveling from one place to another
took the regular way to work
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as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
that's just his way, so pay him no mind
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
figured out the best way to accomplish the task
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
have it your way
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as in distance
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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as in very
to a great degree
"Oh, I'm just way thrilled to be here!" the pageant contestant gushed
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Recent Examples of way
John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Begin by clamping at the root and work your way down the hair shaft in one-to-two-inch sections, holding each for just a few seconds, to achieve the look.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
If your nightly patterns are way off, make gradual changes, such as going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Some suggested ways to make the dog feel less lonely when Lauren isn't home, such as leaving the TV on.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Begin by clamping at the root and work your way down the hair shaft in one-to-two-inch sections, holding each for just a few seconds, to achieve the look.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Their relationship was friendly but not close, until White got the chance to stick his neck out for Trump the way Trump had for him way back at the Taj Mahal.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
If your nightly patterns are way off, make gradual changes, such as going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for way
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The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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At least by opening odds, the closest game is the final clash of the week, with the No. 5 Minnesota Vikings 2-point road favorites at the No. 4 Rams.Hannah Vanbiber, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Another headwind was changing viewing habits, with the types of spectator open to French productions increasingly consuming these works on platforms.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Use this transit to reassess your priorities — think about the long-term effects of your spending habits, and don’t be afraid to lean on a friend for advice.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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In the landscape of a story, fact checkers’ trails can often be followed along a path of hedges and denials, but an elegant fix may render the footwork behind it invisible.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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This would arm the Seahawks with additional draft capital and cap space to go down a path similar to the first option: pair a rookie with a low-cost veteran free agent quarterback and let the two of them compete with Howell in the summer.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The most popular and publicized offering from these ovens was surely the Radar Deep Dish Pie, a sweet treat that many Arkansans remember for its tendency to burn the roof of one's mouth.Mike Keckhaver), arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, vendors with a wide customer base are somewhat shielded from competition due to the user adoption effect, which is driven by the tendency of users to resist switching from a familiar interface to an unfamiliar one.Evgeny Grigul, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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That room did not take a hit the size of Jeanty, but sophomore starter Prince Strachan entered the transfer portal after two years as a regular player.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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The most modern addition, however, is the lower ground floor, which has been transformed into a wellness center complete with a gymnasium, an underground swimming pool, and a steam room.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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Since Week 8, Stafford has targeted Nacua on nearly 40 percent of his routes, the most of any receiver in that span, according to Next Gen Stats.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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These tests are about human beings, fighting for their homes, watering their roofs, talking to each other, planning escape routes, sharing food and water, rallying to urgency.Jim Newton, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trade Minkah Fitzpatrick and reinvest the return on offense to build a more balanced roster The Steelers’ all-in approach on defense simply isn’t working.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Simoneau was found near the doorway of his home, apparently trying to defend it, Murillo said.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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From the living room, an arched doorway leads to the dining room, which has windows overlooking the swimming pool.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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