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a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a cow wandered into the roadway
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Recent Examples of roadway
Rainy roadways ahead: Essential safety tips for heavy rain
When heavy rain sets in, the risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions rises.
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Jackson was able to continue before the Range Rover left the roadway on John Hardin Road and became disabled, and he was apprehended.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
Most flood deaths occur in vehicles, prompting NWS officials to urge people against driving through flooded roadways.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
DeSantis’ transportation secretary posted on social media in support of a federal push to rid roadways of LGBTQ+ rainbow interchanges.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Jackson was able to continue before the Range Rover left the roadway on John Hardin Road and became disabled, and he was apprehended.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2025
Most flood deaths occur in vehicles, prompting NWS officials to urge people against driving through flooded roadways.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
DeSantis’ transportation secretary posted on social media in support of a federal push to rid roadways of LGBTQ+ rainbow interchanges.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadway
Noun
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The highway patrol continues to investigate what led up to the drowning.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Both eastbound lanes of the highway had to be closed while the fire was being put out, ABC News and USA Today reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The roads that will close are: William Howard Taft Road between Torrence Parkway and East McMillan Street.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Moving forward, Max is taking the lessons of the road to the album’s creation and shutting out outside voices who try to steer her away from her creative instincts.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Residents of one particular street claim the thoroughfare was used as the compound’s receiving dock and parking lot.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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It was situated near busy Oakland thoroughfares, and although it was listed at $395,000, Ms. Koback warned that the sellers were actually aiming for $600,000.—
Mark Kreidler,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Golf carts can be seen on roads all over Nashville, from neighborhood streets in Sylvan Park to Lower Broadway.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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Rosi then sequesters himself in a 911 call center as residents fear the worst following a small earthquake, then hops back outside to film local youths setting fire to the streets.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The 6th Avenue freeway reopened Tuesday afternoon after a four-vehicle crash closed eastbound and westbound lanes, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.—
Julie Vossler-Henderson,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Disney wanted balmy weather for a year-round theme park close to major expressways.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Photographs have shown large potholes on certain stretches and, at the scene, The Athletic was told that parts of the carriageway were so badly affected that ambulance drivers preferred to use only the fast (left) lane rather than crossing from one side to the other.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Tucked behind locked iron gates on one of the Village’s most storied carriageways, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is a fusion of historic charm and modern refinement.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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For the second weekend in a row, a detour route and security checkpoints will be in place for the area surrounding the vice president's home.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Her work explores historical wine routes, elevated and sustainable tourism and the people shaping the wine industry.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadway. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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