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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
Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.
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Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This can be done in numerous ways.
—James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
White labeling is considered one of the most effective ways to achieve this.
—Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Quantum sensing Quantum sensors will give us new ways of observing the world by relying on the highly sensitive nature of quantum states.
—Nishant Batra, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Hall filed for divorce from Joshua in July and has since leaned on the couple for support in unique ways.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.
—James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Leverage Cross-Functional AI Task Forces One of the most effective ways to align AI strategy with employee needs is by establishing cross-functional AI task forces.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This can be done in numerous ways.
—James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
White labeling is considered one of the most effective ways to achieve this.
—Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Quantum sensing Quantum sensors will give us new ways of observing the world by relying on the highly sensitive nature of quantum states.
—Nishant Batra, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Hall filed for divorce from Joshua in July and has since leaned on the couple for support in unique ways.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.
—James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Leverage Cross-Functional AI Task Forces One of the most effective ways to align AI strategy with employee needs is by establishing cross-functional AI task forces.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ways
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On Monday, crews are continuing to work to clear the roads as temperatures sits near zero with negative wind chills.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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Crews are working to clear snow and ice from roads after blizzard conditions Sunday brought 8-12 inches of snow in various parts of the metro, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was nothing but cordial vibes when Nikki Garcia crossed paths with her ex-fiancé John Cena last month.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The picturesque snow covered peaks printed on souvenir coffee cups and postcards transformed into a collection of slide paths, terrain traps, and epic ski lines.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.—
Chang Che,
The New Yorker,
21 Dec. 2024
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This could potentially wear them out, disperse their argumentative bluster, and might even open their eyes to their woefully over-the-top arguing tendencies.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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The team suggest that any future research done will need to refine the methods used for identifying teeth that have undergone minimal uranium exchange, and for distinguishing primary seawater signals from diagenetic influences.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Surrounding herself with friends is something Aniston previously told PEOPLE is one of her self-care methods.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Popular options include ropa vieja (shredded beef stewed in Spanish wine sauce with peppers, onions, and tomatoes) and churrasco (skirt steak served with housemade chimichurri).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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In Travel + Leisure’s latest highlights of the most exciting new routes, March sees a flurry of activity in Austin, more options to Mexican beaches, and new links to Europe.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Growing Doral is home to more than 80,000 residents and over 17,000 businesses, and close to highways and the airport.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Grid operators are in critical need of long-term strategies that ensure the reliability and resilience of their systems, not just during the summer's peak, but consistently throughout the year.—
George Sakellaris,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The large, solid chunk of cheese with distinct bite marks taken directly out of it sat separately to the man, but Redditors were quick to express a mixture of horror, disbelief and fascination at his other choices, like the placement of the cheese and his use of a paper plate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Families will, once again, face impossible choices between making ends meet and ensuring safe care for their children.—
Suzanne Miles-Gustave,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ways. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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