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as in road
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 habit
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 path
an established course for traveling from one place to another
took the regular way to work
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as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
that's just his way, so pay him no mind
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
figured out the best way to accomplish the task
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
have it your way
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as in distance
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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as in very
to a great degree
"Oh, I'm just way thrilled to be here!" the pageant contestant gushed
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Recent Examples of way
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
These perspectives show that diners and restaurateurs alike see tipping as an act of acknowledgment — a way to recognize the difference between acceptable and exceptional service.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
And then, the joke became way too real.
—Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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If the Islanders won, my father would gleefully beep his horn on the way out of the Coliseum parking lot and listen to post-game radio the whole ride home.
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Plus, Anderson is considered way overdue with 11 previous Oscar nominations including three for Best Picture.
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If no shelter is available avoid trees, power lines, and the side of the road.—
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
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In November 2024, PEOPLE spoke with Bethan Holt, fashion director at the Telegraph, about the princess's habit, which may raise eyebrows with critics.—
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With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.—
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The park offers several hiking paths that explore caves along the base of the mountain and a trail that leads to the nearby town of Dénia.—
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The brewery’s ball pit is meant to be an incisive commentary on our generation’s tendency to enjoy the trappings of adulthood—such as consuming alcohol—without fully committing to the responsibilities that are supposed to come with them, such as parenthood.—
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Trump’s economic management combines two theoretically incompatible tendencies.—
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Another photo shows an elegant black piano in a room with floor-to-ceiling windows draped in linen curtains, with sage green and white armchairs and a cork coffee table with books and a vase of hydrangeas in view.—
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Layer Different Materials Arguably, the best way to make a room feel warmer through design is to layer various materials.—
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The targets included weapons caches, supply routes and other infrastructure used by the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, Hawkins said in an email.—
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Ponds read Moore’s eyes the whole way and when Moore threw the ball to the left side, Ponds jumped the route and sauntered 25 yards into the end zone.—
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This approach simplifies adoption for premium smartphone brands.—
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
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Janus is the Roman god of doorways, beginnings and endings, and transitions.—
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Avoid Drafts Hancock recommends placing plants away from heating vents, heat sources like fireplaces or stoves, and drafty windows or doorways.—
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“Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/way. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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