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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 many ways to build community for people with disabilities.
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Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Both reflect and honor the evolving identity of the position, just in different ways.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Ice and heat therapy are safe, effective, convenient, and cost-efficient ways to help relieve back pain.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the department set a goal of reducing such responses by 5% and identifying more ways to reduce officers responding.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
In some ways, the question has always been about the patience of the company’s investors.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
In what ways will his grief manifest this season, and what role will his struggle with sobriety play in his emotional journey?
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Dryer sheets can be used around the home in many surprising ways.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Both reflect and honor the evolving identity of the position, just in different ways.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Ice and heat therapy are safe, effective, convenient, and cost-efficient ways to help relieve back pain.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the department set a goal of reducing such responses by 5% and identifying more ways to reduce officers responding.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
In some ways, the question has always been about the patience of the company’s investors.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
In what ways will his grief manifest this season, and what role will his struggle with sobriety play in his emotional journey?
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Dryer sheets can be used around the home in many surprising ways.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
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Three people were killed and one injured in three vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads on Wednesday and Friday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Part of the discrepancy may stem from a recent surge in resources supporting active duty troops’ eating and exercise habits.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The couple crossed paths in 2015 and married five years later.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here, sculptures, interactive exhibits, and winding paths encourage exploration at every turn.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Darcy, who was Stelter’s colleague at CNN before co-founding the independent news outlet Status, lamented the recent tendencies of many large news organizations.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Your decision to grow them in containers makes sense as bulbs always make a lasting impression in dense container plantings and their garden takeover tendencies can be nullified.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Machines precisely handle delicate greens, avoiding bruising, while intelligent logistics optimize shipping routes to minimize delays and fuel use.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But Hurricane Melissa has upended that expectation, leaving thousands stranded across Jamaica and neighboring islands as airports shut down and evacuation routes vanish.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The deep dive into Chaplin’s working methods is compelling and illuminating, and the shooting script itself shows that the always politically and philosophically probing Chaplin hadn’t lost any of his fire or originality in his old age.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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More environmentally sustainable coffee-growing methods exist, such as using shade trees to shield some plants from the sun, and diversifying crops.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Such irregularities often stand out when compared to surrounding walls or doorways.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Restaurants and drug stores catered to crowds jamming doorways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Choose from the gray, blue, brown, and white options for a discount, or opt for the all-black bath mat for just $23.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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As America grew more urbanized, the options for mayhem at times became more dangerous, such as setting fires or pedestrian tripwires.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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