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 setting, based once again on the 14th century Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, albeit only its first half, presents three factions to aid and align with, taking a cue from the likes of Nintendo’s politicking and strategy sim Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019).
    Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
  • It’s supposed to aid in lymphatic stimulation along with soothing inflammation.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of aid
Verb
  • There are a variety of personality assessment tools available that range in price and time needed to facilitate.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Following the Summit, a nine-member task force facilitated by Mark Brewer, president and CEO of Central Florida Foundation, met to fine-tune the collaborative’s goals and select a pilot project – choosing House Bill 1365 as the first major issue to address together.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of facilitate
Verb
  • Ross pointed to past articles that have suggested one glass of red wine a day can help protect against certain types of heart disease.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But shopping around could help savers find better deals, McBride said.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of help
Verb
  • Automation at the plant, which opened during the pandemic five years ago, has resulted in fewer finger injuries, near total lemon usage (up from 40% when done manually), and saved around 10,000 labor hours per day.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Nora Mac’s, a traditional Irish pub and restaurant, opened quietly in late December in Ballantyne.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of open
Verb
  • How to help Travelers looking on with concern can support organizations that have jumped into action to assist firefighting efforts and residents.
    Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Furthermore, consider engaging experts to supplement internal capabilities, as specialists can help bring best practices and assist organizations with avoiding common pitfalls like misaligned expectations and underestimated budgets and timelines.
    Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of assist
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make use of

make way

making

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