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make way

VERB
enter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive come in get in go in infiltrate introduce invade penetrate
STRONG
access crack crawl creep immigrate insert insinuate intrude pierce probe sneak wriggle
WEAK
barge in blow in break in breeze in burst in bust in butt in crowd in drive in drop in fall into gain entrée horn in ingress jump in make an entrance move in pass into pile in pop in rush in set foot in work in worm in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart exit go leave
STRONG
leave alone withdraw
WEAK
abstain delete erase forget refrain stop

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After 70 years as the epicenter of Long Beach football, the iconic Veterans Memorial Stadium will be demolished later this month to make way for a modern replacement, slated for completion in 2029.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

The Galaxy’s first substitution came in the 68th minute, when Lozano left the field to make way for Robert Taylor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

“We have to make way for the future,” Melton told city residents during a recent presentation of the demolition plans, sparking applause.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Reporters chronicled every metal barricade plunked down by police and each time people were told to move back from areas near the arena, to make way for the event and guests.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

Felix walked to the front of the gym, and the crowd parted to make way.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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