as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
one of the main arterials connecting the airport with the city
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Recent Examples of arterial
Because the fire is being allowed to burn out, the closure along Santa Fe, a busy arterial, could be prolonged, Assell said.
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Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
May Support Heart Function Omega-3s reduce the production of inflammatory substances, such as cytokines and eicosanoids, in the arterial wall.
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Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
Major cities tend to manage the intersections, arterials and urban segments that connect to state highways.
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Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2026
San Diego’s traffic study shows car traffic volumes have been declining for years and do not merit a four-lane arterial.
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Ian Hembree,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for arterial
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
May Support Heart Function Omega-3s reduce the production of inflammatory substances, such as cytokines and eicosanoids, in the arterial wall.
—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
Major cities tend to manage the intersections, arterials and urban segments that connect to state highways.
—
Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2026
San Diego’s traffic study shows car traffic volumes have been declining for years and do not merit a four-lane arterial.
—
Ian Hembree,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arterial
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Foot traffic has slowed to a trickle, and the restaurant’s layout — with an almost entirely open wall that looks onto one of Boyle Height’s busiest thoroughfares — isn’t helping.
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Routinely vacuuming and doing quick sweeps with your wet mop can help tide you over until the kids are back in school or your house becomes a little less of a thoroughfare.
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.
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Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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Named after the late Canadian hockey great Gordie Howe, who spent 25 seasons leading the Detroit Red Wings, the bridge is expected to be another vital economic artery between Canada and the United States.
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Left led downhill to Garberville and to the endless freeway thereafter.
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The accident prompted extensive freeway closures and a shutdown of westbound lanes, per CHP traffic logs.
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On one end, the route took the avocado and papaya from Mexico to Asia.
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Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade.
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The alert triggered temporary closures along a major highway, the Décarie expressway, as well as a temporary shutdown of significant sections of two subway lines.
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.
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“Arterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arterial. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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