making way

Definition of making waynext
present participle of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for making way
Verb
  • As a first step of the project, De Giglio wanted to bring back the authentic barber experience, opening the Barberia of Eredi Zucca barber shop in Milan with a full range of products encompassing grooming, hair care, body care, skin care, tools and accessories.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Shares fell almost 4% before the opening bell.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Whatever the president's objectives, helping Iranians find a better future will be the work of months and years, not days.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Corbett, who turns 31 in September, arrived in Charlotte with a Super Bowl ring and took pride in helping the Panthers return to the playoffs.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • He was accused of aiding in the attacks after leading a tour of the complex the day prior.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Crombie is charged with a felony count of aiding an offender and a gross misdemeanor count of misconduct.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Google, which owns the smart home system Nest, is now assisting law enforcement in that investigation.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Three days later, Attorney General Ken Paxton demanded Austin ISD provide information on attendance, absences, security policies and communications between district staff about the walkouts, accusing the district of facilitating the walkouts.
    Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
  • If there is evidence of a school system facilitating a walkout, the district will be subject to investigation, which could lead to the district being taken over and a new board of managers being named to replace the existing school board, state officials said.
    Samuel O’Neal February 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Go Off-Grid for the Day For couples who crave real connection, consider unplugging from everything you’re used to.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Gen Z is leading the trend, with 63% intentionally unplugging — the highest rate of any generation.
    Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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