Thesaurus results for ARTERIES

arteries

noun

plural of artery

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 Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 Over time, these particles can cause buildup in the arteries. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 8 July 2026 South Africa has now demonstrated — twice in five years — that its economic arteries can be shut down when pressure builds. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 July 2026 In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Each of these particles can contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries, and every one of them carries a single apoB molecule on its surface, which is what makes the protein such a useful marker. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Fried foods contain saturated fats, which can clog your arteries, as well as sodium, which can directly raise blood pressure. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026 Dr Mangla also schedules a Dexa scan, which assesses my bone density, and a CT calcium scan that measures the calcified plaque in my arteries and my risk of heart disease. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Sure Dad Gets His Cholesterol Test High cholesterol silently clogs arteries for years before causing a heart attack or stroke. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

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Noun

Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
This weekend's group ride will travel along state highways and local roads only.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of highways

Noun

The transition plan outlines the city’s ongoing projects to ensure ADA access to city properties and pedestrian thoroughfares, according to a press release from the city of Geneva.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
At its heart, a fourth-century Christian basilica overlooking one of the city’s main thoroughfares, while two watchtowers guarded its outskirts.

— Anne Doran for ARTnews, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of thoroughfares

Noun

Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Since the incident began, the size of the frozen zone in which crews work to stabilize the building has gradually been reduced, roads have reopened and many of the vacate orders have been lifted.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of roads

Noun

For decades, the powers that be have burdened the Eastside with freeways, warehouses, public corruption, unsightly developments that have brought on gentrification and civic negligence bordering on the criminal.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Another lithium-ion fire in 2024 forced authorities to close one of the major freeways leading out of the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach for a day.

— Tom Wait, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Definition of freeways

Noun

Ander Etxanobe was injured on the fourth day of the week-long festival, which draws thousands of participants to Pamplona to sprint ahead of charging bulls through the city’s historic, narrow streets.

— Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Crowds are expected to gather along major Midtown cross streets as the sun appears to hang between buildings before slipping below the horizon.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of streets

Noun

Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
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

Definition of expressways

Noun

Their main fantasy appeal comes from players with secure minutes, penalties and multiple routes to points.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Others will argue, reasonably, that no other commercial industry staffs onboard physicians on most routes, and that the infrequency of serious events makes dedicated medical staffing hard to justify economically.

— Sriman Swarup, STAT, 13 July 2026

Definition of routes

Noun

Prolonged heavy rain will result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks and streams.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Owings added that a traffic study was completed and there won’t be an impact on nearby roadways.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of roadways

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