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way

[wey] / weɪ /
NOUN
method, technique
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action approach course fashion form idea manner means measure move plan practice procedure process step style system use
STRONG
contrivance custom design expedient groove habit habitude instrument kick mode outline plot policy scheme shot stroke tack usage wont
WEAK
course of action modus
NOUN
direction, route
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alternative approach course line path progress road trend
STRONG
access admission admittance advance artery avenue bearing boulevard byway channel distance door entrance entry extent gate gateway headway highway ingress journey lane length march movement opening orbit passage pathway progression ride room row space street stretch tendency thoroughfare track trail walk
WEAK
elbowroom entrée forward motion stone's throw thataway
NOUN
characteristic, habit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect behavior circumstance condition detail fashion form manner nature particular practice respect sense situation state style thing tone use
STRONG
conduct consuetude custom feature fettle gait groove guise hook idiosyncrasy kick personality point praxis shape shot status trait trick usage wont

Example Sentences

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Carriers are walking a fine line between strong demand and rising costs, and they’re responding the only way they can in the short term: with fewer flights.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The 1,080-foot, bright-orange Tifani had loaded at Iran’s Kharg Island on April 6 and was on its way east when it was intercepted, according to UANI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State — The Browns got an up-close look at this guy in college, and they need to score points in the worst way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"I thought it was a great way to give something back and try and help others and the future generation," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

We joined the stream of people making their way to the stage area, trucks backing up as close as they could get for tailgate seating.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith