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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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Regardless of what job you’re applying for, communicating that you know how to use these tools responsibly and in a way that makes you more productive is key.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Bluffing or not, Dulles had made his point, and he eventually got his way, bringing about a complete restructuring of the security architecture with a rearmed West Germany inside the Western alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Chief Justice Roger Taney even drafted an opinion concluding that conscription exceeded Congress’ powers, but no case ever made its way to the U.S.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

However, due to the volume of material and the way it has spread, just under half of the dumped substance has so far been cleared.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“It sounds like you’ve got some Disney-fied expectations of Sandy June’s —and dating in general. Dreaming is important, but real life, the way it comes at you sideways, is always going to be a surprise.”

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