GIVES WAY (TO) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

gives way (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of give way (to)

as in takes out

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takes out

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As a result, if a student takes out a loan from a private financial institution that’s not federally guaranteed, that loan will often be provided at a higher interest rate.

— Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
Rick Devens is the type of dude who always takes out the bigger target.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026

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gives way (to)

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