gives way (to)

Definition of gives way (to)next
present tense third-person singular of give way (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives way (to)
takes out
Verb
  • Katz said that's the best way to know if your title is being searched, if someone claims a right to your deed, or if someone takes out a mortgage on your property.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Mirta takes out her phone to show us pictures of Leslie singing and dancing at a family party, wiping back tears at the happy memory.
    Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Gives way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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