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
Set the scene Set back from Via del Corso, one of Rome’s main arteries, this former noble palazzo, the 15th-century Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, was also a bank before its present incarnation.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
His grandchildren, Fitz and Ingrid, have lived most of their young lives above 6,000 feet, their lungs and arteries working overtime to keep oxygen flowing through their ever-active little bodies.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
From those reservoirs branched two arteries, one leading to Kīlauea, the other reaching toward Mauna Loa.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Low oxygen in the air can cause spasms in the arteries that supply blood to your visual cortex, the part of your brain responsible for your sight.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Catheterization is used to look for structural issues that could cause conditions like clogged arteries, irregular heartbeat and pulmonary hypertension.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
More importantly, the disruption extends beyond oil and gas to include fertilizers, sulfur, and helium — all critical arteries of the global economy.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the energy shocks, Birol said the war is severing ties to some of the vital arteries of the global economy by disrupting other critical supply chains.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite state law allowing street riding, many main arteries have no bike lanes.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
His grandchildren, Fitz and Ingrid, have lived most of their young lives above 6,000 feet, their lungs and arteries working overtime to keep oxygen flowing through their ever-active little bodies.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
From those reservoirs branched two arteries, one leading to Kīlauea, the other reaching toward Mauna Loa.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Low oxygen in the air can cause spasms in the arteries that supply blood to your visual cortex, the part of your brain responsible for your sight.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Catheterization is used to look for structural issues that could cause conditions like clogged arteries, irregular heartbeat and pulmonary hypertension.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
More importantly, the disruption extends beyond oil and gas to include fertilizers, sulfur, and helium — all critical arteries of the global economy.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the energy shocks, Birol said the war is severing ties to some of the vital arteries of the global economy by disrupting other critical supply chains.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite state law allowing street riding, many main arteries have no bike lanes.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
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,
31 Mar. 2026
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Waymo doesn’t yet operate on Miami highways.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the state takes care of maintenance for a number of major roads like interstates and highways, the city must maintain other high-traffic thoroughfares.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Active Transportation Commission will provide feedback on four ongoing projects related to Fruitridge Road, one of Sacramento’s most dangerous thoroughfares; Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard; Stockton Boulevard, including bus routes along the roadway; and bike lanes on T Street.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a growing Waxhaw sees more congestion on the town’s roads, upcoming traffic projects have the potential to smooth out daily commutes.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Independent testing shows the Trax reaching 0–60 mph in about nine seconds, which feels perfectly adequate for merging onto Denver freeways or climbing the foothill highways west of town.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Driving across America’s vast freeways, Koch observes, you might be fully absorbed in a radio story while your eyes still process the road ahead, attending to relevant features.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a post on X earlier that day, LAPD said protesters along Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets had been warned multiple times by federal authorities not to attempt to tear down a gate or throw objects.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the new driverless Ubers won’t be on Miami streets immediately.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 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,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has meant crisis for the aviation industry, particularly in the Middle East, where airspace closures have forced carriers to cancel flights and take longer and costlier routes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even slightly wet roadways increase the chances for danger.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Arteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arteries. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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