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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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2
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
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Document core processes so tasks are done the same way every time, regardless of who’s doing them.
—Melissa Johnson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Karen Fratti, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The 15-minute airport theory guidance is cutting it way too close for comfort.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But there are other way to pass on the costs to car buyers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Document core processes so tasks are done the same way every time, regardless of who’s doing them.
—Melissa Johnson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Your mother-in-law is also way off base in supporting Maddie in this.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The 15-minute airport theory guidance is cutting it way too close for comfort.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for way
Noun
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The back-bone contusion that prematurely ended his 2024-25 campaign after 30 games stemmed from a fall during a Mar. 19 road win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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While the pandemic may have served as clarifying for Lamont, child care and preschool advocates have been building the road to this moment for much longer.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As global media and consumption habits evolve, the NBA wishes to capitalize on opportunities to produce games in new and unique ways, the commissioner said.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The teen’s happy image, usually in a red polo shirt and carrying a backpack, is as popular in souvenir shops across town as Francis in his simple brown habit.—
Time,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ariane 6 and Vega C are costly, lack a path to reusability, and aren't geared to match SpaceX's blistering launch cadence.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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But Giddens herself has often experienced her own career as a lonely, even alienating exercise in trying to carve an industry path that barely previously existed.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This inherent human tendency, which already harms people and society in an analog setting, is exacerbated by the circumstances of today's world.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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It's thought that morning people act with more awareness because of their tendency to sleep better and have less fatigue or inattention.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Communal spaces—the living room, dining room, kitchen, media lounge, library, and study—are on the ground floor, off the entrance hall.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rielly had a bit of room on Saros’ right, but the goalkeeper made the save, and the Predators skated down for a chance of their own.—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Volunteers — friends, family and other runners — support us along the route.—
George B. Sánchez-Tello,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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People were ordered to evacuate on foot along a single route to the Mawasi area.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, this approach offers a fresh perspective by highlighting other underserved areas of the country that may deserve consideration.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sheeran’s approach to unveiling Play has been fairly off-the-cuff, so far.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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For 20 minutes, she’s watched from the back of this long line as the women at the front disappear through the ceiling-high doorway.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Archways are positioned to act as doorways, while varying the materials underfoot—gravel, flagstone, grass—delineates each space.—
Teresa Woodard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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