GIVE WAY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

give way

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Definition of give way

as in collapse

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure That old chair is going to give way soon.

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as in withdraw

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) They were urged to give way but chose to stand their ground.

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Recent Examples of give way Curiosity has climbed through a vertical half-mile (1 kilometer) of rock layers so far, finding clay-rich, mudstone layers that give way at higher elevations to younger sandstones full of salty minerals. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The war has unfolded in fits and starts, with bursts of overwhelming American firepower repeatedly giving way to promises that diplomacy might bring it to an end. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 The irreverent premise gives way to a larger story about identity, acceptance and finding one’s place in the world. — Partner Content, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The couple was initially confused, considering where the birdhouse had been left, but the confusion quickly gave way to laughter. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give way

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give way

give ground

Phrase

The party working against the tighter clock is the one who will give ground first.

— Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Why would Sanders’ movement look at those facts, then give ground in Maine?

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2026