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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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
And maybe an easier way to avoid accidentally switching into its underwhelming all-electric mode.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2025
The story of film in the 1970s (and beyond) could be told without Roger Corman, but that story would be way more conventional, much less creatively exciting, a fraction as bold, and a lot less fun.
—Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The team delivered a statement win, capturing a first-quarter lead and holding it the rest of the way to defeat 6A squad Denton Guyer 21-14 on Friday, Aug. 29, at Tim Buchanan Stadium.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
And maybe an easier way to avoid accidentally switching into its underwhelming all-electric mode.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
However, a deal on territory is still way off and the risk remains that Putin could simply string everyone, including Trump, along.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2025
The story of film in the 1970s (and beyond) could be told without Roger Corman, but that story would be way more conventional, much less creatively exciting, a fraction as bold, and a lot less fun.
—Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for way
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They can occasionally be found crossing roads between bodies of water, usually on rainy nights, according to the University of Florida's Florida Museum.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The roads that will close are: William Howard Taft Road between Torrence Parkway and East McMillan Street.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Contrary to popular belief, smaller, quieter relationship habits are the ones that do most of the heavy lifting in sustaining intimacy, than lofty promises do.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Eclipses in this zone are wake-up calls, reminding you that daily habits either lift you or drain you.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Aug. 2025
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Abbott said the legislation puts Texas on a healthier path, crediting Kennedy with galvanizing healthier living movement.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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Inspired by Life, Backed by Experience Hudson's own path shaped the work.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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This tendency causes some friction, but is ultimately forgiven on account of his commitment to the cause.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Does the couch have a tendency to sag or do the cushions feel lumpy?—
Melissa Maria,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
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From creative wall graphics in children’s rooms to refreshed office interiors, these products help customers reimagine their spaces sustainably.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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More Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Packers were conservative and held their rookie wideout out most of this preseason, keeping his snaps limited while the receiver room dealt with injuries.—
Cecil Merkerson III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Her work explores historical wine routes, elevated and sustainable tourism and the people shaping the wine industry.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For the second weekend in a row, a detour route and security checkpoints will be in place for the area surrounding the vice president's home.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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They are trained using diverse datasets and learning approaches that reflect the full spectrum of human experience and values.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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What drew you to Naples and what was your approach to depicting this area?—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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In her music, boys tend to throw pebbles at her window, run to meet her in the pouring rain, make speeches in her doorway, dance with her in parking lots, cry all night outside her house, or run red lights while staring at her.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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At 50, Rhule stands at the doorway to his third season with Nebraska.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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