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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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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
For years, researchers have sought safe ways to enhance our natural healing processes without resulting in scars.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Agents are meaningful in a couple of very important ways.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With multiple parties that understand the existing regulatory climate, collaborators can come together to find ways to leverage technology, business models and other new developments to foster compliant innovation.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The broad consensus was that TV folk need to find different ways of getting their projects financed.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Agents are meaningful in a couple of very important ways.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With multiple parties that understand the existing regulatory climate, collaborators can come together to find ways to leverage technology, business models and other new developments to foster compliant innovation.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The broad consensus was that TV folk need to find different ways of getting their projects financed.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
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Hundreds of homes and scores of roads were damaged or destroyed.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Flash flooding from creeks and rivers conspired with Appalachian mudslides to sweep away scores of people, destroy homes and businesses, collapse roads and devastate entire communities.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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New signage mitigates the formerly confusing and disruptive maze of unauthorized paths.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Career Path Opportunities Remote-first companies encounter the difficulty of determining clear career paths and providing growth opportunities in a virtual environment.Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The program first asked me to complete a series of multiple-choice questions asking broadly quizzing my personality tendencies.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 3 Oct. 2024
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The solar eclipse in Libra urges us to bring balance into our lives and relinquish codependent tendencies.Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Human Factor As technology continues to evolve, so must businesses' methods of safeguarding data.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the time, date and place of an event, guests appreciate knowing the dress code, where to park, menu options and where to stay.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Total zero-emission vehicles registered is about 100,000, or 1 in 80 on the highways.Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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There, a white board is updated daily to share which highways and major roads are passable, that school is canceled all week, and the phone number to report missing persons.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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But there are plenty of other strategies to quiet the mean voice in your head and hype yourself up if mantras aren’t your thing.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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These areas have been popular choices for wealthy travelers in the past, thanks to their cold winters for skiing and hot summers for hiking.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lennox doesn’t solely communicate that expression through her musical capabilities but through her hair choices as well.Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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