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
Doctors track the thickness of the carotid artery wall as an early warning sign for clogged arteries that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In 2024, researchers showed that patients with microplastics in their arteries had higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Some evidence suggests beta-glucan prevents atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and neurodegenerative diseases.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
The researchers tested IC7Fc in female mice that had been genetically modified to have human-like cholesterol metabolism and to easily develop atherosclerosis, a fatty plaque build-up in arteries that’s associated with heart disease.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
The Mayo Clinic states that prazosin is prescribed to patients to treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, which can cause the heart and arteries to not function properly and then damage brain, heart and kidneys.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Unprecedented view inside organs The human circulatory system involves veins, arteries, vessels, and the lymphatic system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Our waterways, once the arteries of commerce, are scarcely used for transport.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Light’s disruption of circadian rhythms has previously been found to dysregulate various cardiovascular and metabolic processes, such as damaging cells that help arteries function properly, causing high blood pressure and raising the risk for associated diseases, the authors said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In 2024, researchers showed that patients with microplastics in their arteries had higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Some evidence suggests beta-glucan prevents atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and neurodegenerative diseases.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
The researchers tested IC7Fc in female mice that had been genetically modified to have human-like cholesterol metabolism and to easily develop atherosclerosis, a fatty plaque build-up in arteries that’s associated with heart disease.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
The Mayo Clinic states that prazosin is prescribed to patients to treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, which can cause the heart and arteries to not function properly and then damage brain, heart and kidneys.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Unprecedented view inside organs The human circulatory system involves veins, arteries, vessels, and the lymphatic system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Our waterways, once the arteries of commerce, are scarcely used for transport.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Light’s disruption of circadian rhythms has previously been found to dysregulate various cardiovascular and metabolic processes, such as damaging cells that help arteries function properly, causing high blood pressure and raising the risk for associated diseases, the authors said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 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,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It is situated at the intersection of two long thoroughfares — one that runs north to south and a second that runs east to west — which might have been used as processional routes.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The project area is about a quarter-mile from where Highway 50 carves northeast through Rancho Cordova, and from the intersection of Folsom and Sunrise boulevards, two of the city’s major thoroughfares.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Now the roads and sidewalks are open, and life is being breathed back into both the small business community and the city, Hoiosen told the Idaho Statesman.—
Rose Evans
November 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say).—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The two battleground districts are linked by freeways on either side of the valley.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nava’s patrol car became a memorial after it was parked at the corner of Ellis and 25th streets after his death.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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In September 2025, tens of thousands of young protesters poured into the streets of Kathmandu and stormed Nepal’s Parliament.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 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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Golf is a major draw, with courses that look out on the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, as are the hiking and biking paths and routes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the same day, a regional train, called the Desiro High-Capacity (HC), which is designed for shorter to medium-distance routes, successfully completed its first test run near Cairo, which will link the capital with cities like Alexandria and Ain Sokhna.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Arteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arteries. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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