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as in street
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a city famous for its broad, tree-lined avenues
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as in route
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the two main avenues available to those joining in the California gold rush were the trail across the Southwest desert or the hazard-filled loop around Central and South America
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Recent Examples of avenue
If those officials reject the proposal, there would be no avenue for the tech company to appeal.
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Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The Republican-majority Supreme Court has also narrowed legal avenues to constrain federal officers and agencies.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Two cars were also stuck in the water near Webster and Ashland avenues.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The free street festival is expected to attract thousands of people along Southwest Eight Street, from 17th to 27th avenues.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The Republican-majority Supreme Court has also narrowed legal avenues to constrain federal officers and agencies.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Two cars were also stuck in the water near Webster and Ashland avenues.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The free street festival is expected to attract thousands of people along Southwest Eight Street, from 17th to 27th avenues.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenue
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The unrest entered its 12th day with general strikes spreading across major commercial centers and street clashes intensifying, particularly in western Iran.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, drivers who routinely leave their vehicles on busy streets overnight are naturally more likely to have their cars damaged or stolen.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The other route is a private flight to Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef aboard a KingAir 200 or Pilatus PC-12 NG.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The shipping market is being shaken up by the intervention, with freight rates surging for some routes.—
Weilun Soon Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Most Costcos are on major thoroughfares.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Here's the latest on construction along Les Paul Parkway, a major thoroughfare in Waukesha.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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The park offers several hiking paths that explore caves along the base of the mountain and a trail that leads to the nearby town of Dénia.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The report comes as record numbers of drivers have hit the roads during peak holiday periods (about 73 million for Thanksgiving last year alone) and as road trips continue to rate among the most popular ways to travel.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The road to the Governor’s Office continues to run through San Jose, as Mayor Matt Mahan — who is seriously considering his own bid — hosted yet another candidate while pressing Sacramento leaders to take a more aggressive approach to California’s homelessness crisis.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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This approach simplifies adoption for premium smartphone brands.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The city will use brine to keep snow and ice from building on roads and highways.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The truck rolled down the level highway, and sleep spread over him like a large warm palm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Officers issued a SigAlert for all eastbound lanes of the freeway between Crenshaw Boulevard and Arlington Avenue as their investigation continued.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportation modes and distracted driving laws.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Avenue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenue. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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