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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
The victims' parents said on May 30, while walking on 82nd Street between Roosevelt and 37th avenues, a piece of concrete came crashing down on their son's head.
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Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
For example, Ukrainian forces continue to hold Ivanopillya, a small town within the kill zone that blocks the Russian avenue of approach to Kostyantynivka.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The experience opened up new avenues to talk, Wolf said.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
For example, Ukrainian forces continue to hold Ivanopillya, a small town within the kill zone that blocks the Russian avenue of approach to Kostyantynivka.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The experience opened up new avenues to talk, Wolf said.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenue
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Thousands of Dutch soccer fans walked through the streets of Arlington on Sunday ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan for the legendary Orange Fanwalk.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Businesses in Geneva were boarded up and hundreds of riot police were deployed in the streets over concerns about violence.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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For more information on the DDOT routes, visit the city's website or call 313-933-1300.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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TxDOT is planning to widen busy thoroughfare from Bill Cook Road west of Justin to FM 1830 near Lantana.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Connecting Highway 401 in Ontario with Interstate 75 in Michigan, the six-lane thoroughfare is expected to reduce congestion at surrounding border crossings while facilitating a freer flow of goods between the countries.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Internationally collaborative and open-science efforts such as this are putting us on a path toward a meaningful treatment to halt the progression of Parkinson’s disease.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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His family still has a letter from Hubert Humphrey encouraging that path.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In the seventh inning of Tuesday night’s road game against the Washington Nationals, Lynch got the call out of the bullpen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But for the Cowboys, there’s experience between Prescott’s ears in the 10 years he’s been in the league that could serve as a counter for the Vikings blitz-happy approach.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Inherently, Liverpool’s pressing approach is fine and not unusual.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Idaho Transportation Department has reopened a state highway that was closed nearly a month ago when a midair fighter jet collision during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base left aircraft wreckage on the roadway.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Do not take shelter under highway overpasses; tunneling effects can actually increase wind speeds.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The goal is to transform the highway into a freeway through the city, improving travel time and reducing crashes, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Avenue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenue. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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