made way

past tense of make way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for made way
Verb
  • San Diego opened a 2-0 lead when Miguel Andújar scored on Xander Bogaerts' double in the fourth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • It can be poured as an apéritif, opened with takeout or brought to the table alongside a simple piece of fish.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The American Red Cross assisted residents displaced from that building.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Troopers, assisted by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Worth Police Department, located the suspect nearby and took him into custody without incident.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • China has helped cushion the global oil shock, seen its clean energy tech exports surge and framed the war in Iran as another example in which Chinese leadership could supersede the US in ending global conflicts.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • State workers continue to push against the return-to-office order and for telework, which Service Employees International Union Local 1000 President Anica Walls said has helped reduce traffic.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • But the hopes for a civilian transition did not last long—in October 2021 the civilian government was ousted by a coup led by SAF commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, again aided by Hemedti, who still led the RSF.
    Janine di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
  • Barrasso’s whip operation on the war powers vote was aided by Vice President JD Vance, the top peace negotiator for Iran.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The AllHere deal was reportedly facilitated with the help of Debra Kerr, an edtech salesperson who maintained a long-standing personal friendship and professional association with Carvalho dating back to the 2000s, according to public records cited by the Los Angeles Times.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • So far, the program has facilitated the births of about 490 children in 12 years, according to government figures.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • After 90-plus minutes of frustration and failure to break down cagey South Africa at SoFi Stadium, Canada made history in an instant when Alistair Johnston’s long pass into the box was cleared directly into the path of Eustáquio.
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • In episode 2 of House of the Dragon season 3, which aired on Sunday, June 28, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) cleared the way for Rhaenyra to take control of the Red Keep.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
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“Made way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20way. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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