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View definitions for give way

give way

verb as in snap

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The thick mud that covered the town has given way to the roar of machinery as homes are rebuilt.

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Its rustic coastline has already given way to glitzy resorts, cafes and even a racetrack.

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The IMF expect some of this to unwind soon, saying "resilience is giving way to warning signs".

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Friday’s dour mood gave way to new hope and optimism today.

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Stock futures climbed Sunday evening before giving way to Monday’s rally.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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