as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
there's an accident on the main artery into town, so I'll be late
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Recent Examples of arteries
After delivery, the umbilical arteries constrict and degenerate.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The four-bladed head had severed big arteries and was bedded against the hip bone.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Key Takeaways Blood pressure may rise with age, usually due to narrowing or stiffening of arteries, but certain factors could also cause low blood pressure.
—Craig O. Weber, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Below them, above the tunnels connecting Penn Station to the arteries of the five boroughs, police barricades funnel pedestrians into narrow pathways.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
In short, the number of plastic nanoparticles in the arteries increased during the 10-year interval of the study.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
In general, the narrower the arteries and the more blood the heart pumps, the higher blood pressure tends to be.
—Currie Engel, Health, 3 June 2026
Packed with clashing Nazi goons and ice-cold blaxploitation paragons of extralegal justice, this season went inexplicably Tarantino, opening up arteries but also opportunities for a great actor to shine.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and arteries, and even a short post-meal walk improves circulation measurably.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The four-bladed head had severed big arteries and was bedded against the hip bone.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Key Takeaways Blood pressure may rise with age, usually due to narrowing or stiffening of arteries, but certain factors could also cause low blood pressure.
—Craig O. Weber, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Below them, above the tunnels connecting Penn Station to the arteries of the five boroughs, police barricades funnel pedestrians into narrow pathways.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
In short, the number of plastic nanoparticles in the arteries increased during the 10-year interval of the study.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
In general, the narrower the arteries and the more blood the heart pumps, the higher blood pressure tends to be.
—Currie Engel, Health, 3 June 2026
Packed with clashing Nazi goons and ice-cold blaxploitation paragons of extralegal justice, this season went inexplicably Tarantino, opening up arteries but also opportunities for a great actor to shine.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and arteries, and even a short post-meal walk improves circulation measurably.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arteries
Noun
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In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Milan’s thoroughfares have consistently offered The Sartorialist the perfect playground.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Chicago's overnight winter parking ban goes into effect on several major city thoroughfares early Monday morning.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The California Highway Patrol also closed sections of the westbound 60 and 10 freeways as the fire spread Monday.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Los Angeles is famously one of the most car-dependent cities in the world, relying on a spaghetti of interconnecting freeways that spread out across a sprawling area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The car exited onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway, traveled on multiple city streets, and then headed south on Interstate 29.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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With space tight at premium centers and top commercial streets in prosperous communities, Barr sees retailers opening their eyes to other destinations that were ignored in the past.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Hanoi is spending billions of dollars on new transport infrastructure, including new expressways, railways, ports, and airports.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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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,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Local authorities will continue monitoring roadways and coordinating clearing operations on major routes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Those routes are visible via a GPS tracker, allowing families to catch up with them at any point.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The ports, like the main roadways, have become strategic targets for armed gangs, which generate millions of dollars through extortion schemes imposed on truck drivers moving goods in and out of the ports.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Arteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arteries. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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