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as in roads
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 habits
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 paths
an established course for traveling from one place to another
took the regular way to work
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as in tendencies
an established pattern of behavior
that's just his way, so pay him no mind
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
figured out the best way to accomplish the task
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as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
have it your way
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as in distances
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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Recent Examples of ways
There are ways of using social media as just a private photo album or a diary, but it is designed to be public and for content to spread beyond its context.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Art and sports, a crossover worth watching Museums have been experimenting with new ways to reach broader audiences for years, from after-hours events to pop culture collaborations.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
That still doesn’t feel that different than now, in many ways.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
But even in the middle of a difficult day — or week — there are small ways to bring a little light back in.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This was a disappointing quarter, no two ways about it.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
This letter was, in many ways, typical.
—Lawrence Glickman, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Art and sports, a crossover worth watching Museums have been experimenting with new ways to reach broader audiences for years, from after-hours events to pop culture collaborations.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
That still doesn’t feel that different than now, in many ways.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
But even in the middle of a difficult day — or week — there are small ways to bring a little light back in.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This was a disappointing quarter, no two ways about it.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
This letter was, in many ways, typical.
—Lawrence Glickman, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
Noun
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Orlando’s annual Corporate 5K race returns to Lake Eola Park on Thursday, closing several roads in the city’s downtown.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the spring, all is awash with green and swooped by swallows, and the many roads and hiking trails are beautifully edged with flowers.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Write down your thoughts, and then build habits to make this personal constitution come alive.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your daily routine, work environment or even your mental habits could feel slightly off today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday night, after the special series of episodes where Ciara Miller crossed paths with Amanda Batula and West Wilson for the first time on camera since news of their relationship was confirmed, audio of the cast discussing the scandal leaked online.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistani Prime Min ister Shehbaz Sharif that ongoing US actions were undermining trust and complicating paths to dialogue, according to Iran’s state broadcaster.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rácz has been interpreted as a foil to Vladimír Mečiar, a real-life politician who served as Slovakia’s prime minister between 1990 and 1998 and was heavily criticized for his autocratic tendencies, strongman persona, and ties to organized crime.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Little in the past acknowledged his preference for lethal injection between the two methods, sharing concerns over the impacts on corrections officials from participating in a firing squad execution.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Elevators travel to all passenger decks, including the observation deck, and ramps have been fitted to midship doorways leading out to the promenade deck.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The open-plan interior features a curved iron staircase and arched doorways, a gourmet kitchen, and a gas fireplace.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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If no one is giving you money, or loaning you money, or granting you money, well, the options for where a microbudget feature’s money comes from are very few.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just to jog your memory, the Edit window in Apple’s native Photos app currently offers options like Adjust, Filters, Crop, and Clean Up.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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