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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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3
as in paths
an established course for traveling from one place to another
took the regular way to work
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4
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
According to San Diego’s Acting Chief Innovation Officer Alexander Hempton, Mayor Gloria is urging his team to use this moment of financial strain as an opportunity to propose new ideas and work in new ways without sacrificing effectiveness.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
From my experience working across portfolio companies and B2B SaaS environments, a structured 90-day review offers one of the most reliable ways to assess momentum.
—Matthew Ross, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The modular pieces are covered in removable microfiber for easy cleanup and can be configured in a myriad of ways—design acrobatics at work!
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Many of the new panelists have expressed skepticism of vaccines or lack experience in the subject, sparking backlash from the medical and science communities, which have released their own immunization recommendations that conflict in important ways with the ACIP advice.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Cessna said the 6,756-yard course continues to evolve in subtle ways, softening certain parts for higher-handicap golfers, while ratcheting up the challenges elsewhere.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Chain Reaction is Sourcing Journal’s discussion series with industry executives to get their take on today’s logistics challenges and learn about ways their company is working to keep the flow of goods moving.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Altruism can be built in small, everyday ways.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel or there will be additional work for the FCC ahead.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
From my experience working across portfolio companies and B2B SaaS environments, a structured 90-day review offers one of the most reliable ways to assess momentum.
—Matthew Ross, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The modular pieces are covered in removable microfiber for easy cleanup and can be configured in a myriad of ways—design acrobatics at work!
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Many of the new panelists have expressed skepticism of vaccines or lack experience in the subject, sparking backlash from the medical and science communities, which have released their own immunization recommendations that conflict in important ways with the ACIP advice.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Cessna said the 6,756-yard course continues to evolve in subtle ways, softening certain parts for higher-handicap golfers, while ratcheting up the challenges elsewhere.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Chain Reaction is Sourcing Journal’s discussion series with industry executives to get their take on today’s logistics challenges and learn about ways their company is working to keep the flow of goods moving.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Altruism can be built in small, everyday ways.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel or there will be additional work for the FCC ahead.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
Noun
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The park itself is open year-round, though some roads and trails close in the winter due to weather.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Without coaching and governance, teams fall back on old habits or work around the system altogether.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In many ways, the platform has become a valuable resource for users to get culinary inspiration, receive expert advice and improve their eating habits.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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After meeting in college, Katie and Hubbell continue to cross paths over the years, eventually getting married before their differing opinions and lifestyles get in the way.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rising costs, shrinking margins, and uncertain downstream revenues mean buyers want not just artistry but clear commercial paths — awards buzz, international pre-sales, or genre hooks — that guarantee theatrical draw.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To identify workaholics, the researchers used established psychological surveys that measure both excessive and compulsive working tendencies.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crews will also maintain safe travel routes to support twice-daily fuel convoys to the Wishon hydroelectric station.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Already, the agency has added new public education messaging inside buses and along routes, transit officials said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Unconventional methods drew criticism, but the transition from outsiders to trusted advisors showed that hacking skills can evolve into legitimate expertise.—
Chris Wysopal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s no need to be intimidated—Aparacio’s DIY methods of removal are surprisingly simple.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In his upcoming fantasy romance movie with Margot Robbie, their characters, David and Sarah, two singles who meet at a wedding, embark on a life-changing road trip, reliving important moments from their pasts through magical doorways.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, people who live in an arid climate might find that dust builds up quickly, especially around doorways and windows, which are common entry points for outside dirt, requiring more frequent sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, the Fed's cut opens up options for the People's Bank of China, Xu said, expecting China to press ahead with monetary easing in the medium term, given its domestic economic challenges.—
Lim Hui Jie,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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