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
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.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
There are a few different ways in which magnesium helps to lower blood pressure, mostly through allowing arteries to relax and dilate.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
In addition to their potassium content, pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, which may help the body protect against the narrowing of arteries due to plaque.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
The drone strikes and mine-laying campaign could further increase Russia's reliance on the Kerch Bridge, one of the few remaining major supply arteries linking Crimea to Russia.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and conditions the arteries, and even short post-meal walks measurably improve blood flow.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 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
In August 2023, doctors discovered that her months of chest pain, shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate were actually caused by tumors pressing against her trachea, heart and arteries, leading to a stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Oxygenated blood and nutrients would be circulated by means of tubes connected to arteries and veins that emerge from the neck.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
There are a few different ways in which magnesium helps to lower blood pressure, mostly through allowing arteries to relax and dilate.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
In addition to their potassium content, pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, which may help the body protect against the narrowing of arteries due to plaque.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
The drone strikes and mine-laying campaign could further increase Russia's reliance on the Kerch Bridge, one of the few remaining major supply arteries linking Crimea to Russia.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and conditions the arteries, and even short post-meal walks measurably improve blood flow.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 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
In August 2023, doctors discovered that her months of chest pain, shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate were actually caused by tumors pressing against her trachea, heart and arteries, leading to a stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Oxygenated blood and nutrients would be circulated by means of tubes connected to arteries and veins that emerge from the neck.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arteries
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Authorities said hospital operations had resumed and that major highways, markets and commercial centers were functioning normally by Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 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,
8 June 2026
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Where To See Manhattanhenge The best views are from Manhattan’s broad east-west thoroughfares with unobstructed views toward New Jersey across the Hudson River.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The viral Sopranos meme imagines Italian fans leaving behind the Amalfi Coast for six-lane thoroughfares with no sidewalks.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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The park’s 14 trails range from old mining roads to the perimeter of Kathleen Lake to Thechàl Dhâl, also known as Sheep Mountain, with northern wildlife and Southern Tutchone cultural heritage along the way.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The new tax on Dubai tolls and parking, which began on June 1, will give the UAE government another cut from its roads that’s divorced from the financial performance of the operators.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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That analysis, covering roughly eight weeks ended April 23, examined traffic data from freeways including Interstates 405, 10 and 5.—
Lisa Baertlein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Ford and other auto pioneers, for good or bad, led the nation to the rise of freeways and the interstate system.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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While these instruments might be heard loudly on the streets, they have been banned at the World Cup this year in Mexico to prevent excessive noise.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In fact, this section of the trail is the perfect place to throw away the map (or turn off the Google Maps) and simply wander the cobblestone streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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,
1 June 2026
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In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets).—
Phan Khang,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Lower cabin altitude can help reduce the physiological stress associated with high-altitude travel, an important factor for passengers flying across time zones on long-haul routes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Governments around the globe coordinated a historic release of strategic reserves, while Gulf producers rerouted shipments through alternative export routes.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The interchange connects four major roadways in Miami-Dade County — I-95, the Palmetto Expressway, Florida’s Turnpike and State Road 7.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Public roadways will remain open, and a no-fly zone for drones will be in effect at Meadowbrook Park.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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“Arteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arteries. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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