make way

verb

Definition of make waynext
as in to aid

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make way
  1. aid
  2. facilitate
  3. help
  4. open
  5. assist
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  • The lawyer's tenure as a public servant—specifically at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office—will likely aid in her defense of Mangione.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This likely aids in hunting and finding their way around under the ice.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of aid
Verb
  • Using leftover funds to facilitate collaborative sales training sessions or implementing sales enablement tools can bridge this gap.
    Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In truth, some open roles would not exist but for the partner hires that facilitated them.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of facilitate
Verb
  • The premium tax credit is a refundable credit that helps eligible individuals and families cover the premiums for their ACA health insurance.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • He was so well regarded after helping Canada dodge the worst of the global economic crisis that the U.K. named him the first foreigner to serve as governor of the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694.
    Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of help
Verb
  • This capability improves leasing conversions and opens new avenues for ecommerce.
    Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The shares opened at 47.65 Hong Kong dollars, or $6.13, and closed up at 52.6 Hong Kong dollars, or $6.70.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of open
Verb
  • This decision fulfilled a monthslong request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and coincided with reports of North Korean troops assisting Russia.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The sheriff’s office said a coordinated search of the area involved dozens of volunteers, deputies, and personnel from several assisting agencies.
    David Chiu, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assist
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Thesaurus Entries Near make way

make use of

make way

making

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