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
The city is re-engineering one of the east side's major arteries to make way for the Blue Line, a 24-mile bus line between Cumberland and the Indianapolis International Airport.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
More significantly, persistently high cholesterol and a worryingly elevated coronary calcium score, a measure of plaque in the arteries that puts me at high risk for a cardiac event.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
In Montréal, Mayor Valérie Plante rolled out the most ambitious car-free scheme in North America, pedestrianising more than five miles along 11 different commercial arteries each summer, opening the streets in front of 2,100 local businesses.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While clogged arteries are still the most common cause of heart attacks overall, seldom understood catalysts have put women at a higher risk, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), anemia and infections.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
Over time, the plaque causes atherosclerosis, with narrowing of the arteries.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Pumping efficiency declines, arteries are less flexible, valves often show significant wear, and irregular rhythms are more frequent.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The alternative is to shove the knife deep into the breast at the base of the neck, then twist its point sideways to sever the big arteries.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force that your blood exerts on the walls of your arteries and veins is higher than normal.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
More significantly, persistently high cholesterol and a worryingly elevated coronary calcium score, a measure of plaque in the arteries that puts me at high risk for a cardiac event.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
In Montréal, Mayor Valérie Plante rolled out the most ambitious car-free scheme in North America, pedestrianising more than five miles along 11 different commercial arteries each summer, opening the streets in front of 2,100 local businesses.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While clogged arteries are still the most common cause of heart attacks overall, seldom understood catalysts have put women at a higher risk, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), anemia and infections.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
Over time, the plaque causes atherosclerosis, with narrowing of the arteries.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Pumping efficiency declines, arteries are less flexible, valves often show significant wear, and irregular rhythms are more frequent.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The alternative is to shove the knife deep into the breast at the base of the neck, then twist its point sideways to sever the big arteries.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force that your blood exerts on the walls of your arteries and veins is higher than normal.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arteries
Noun
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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,
30 Sep. 2025
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Delays and occasional detours on both highways should be anticipated.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some of Nashville's main thoroughfares were among the 10 most dangerous stretches of roads in Tennessee, a study of traffic safety data shows.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Lurie said Waymo could operate a limited passenger service on one of San Francisco’s main thoroughfares, Market Street, where such services had previously been restricted.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the neighborhood is surrounded by freeways and saturated with warehouses that are home to distribution centers, cigarette manufacturing facilities and meat packaging plants.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The City of Fort Lauderdale faced backlash last year over an app that allowed residents to report homeless people in their communities, along with potholes and flooded streets.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Although some of Alekseyev’s music has been banned, millions of Russians still listen one way or another—singing it in the streets and in karaoke bars, or streaming cover versions online.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 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,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there are also bike routes for mountain biking, scenic routes near the water and city views for commuters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Super proud of their effort, big-time catches late, big-time catches when it was needed and great routes and getting to their spots.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Arteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arteries. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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