1
as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a city famous for its broad, tree-lined avenues
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as in paths
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 avenues
China’s government is also expanding avenues for researchers to come to the country.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
There are few legal avenues for the Venezuelans with TPS held in detention facilities across the country.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
That move could open new avenues for lead actor Lee Byung-hun, a TIFF honoree.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
And the bigger problem is that fans, as a rule, do not have much leverage, or avenues to effectively protest.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The move to digital stubs has cut down on old-school forgery, but other avenues for concern have emerged.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In Switzerland, holiday cheer takes over cities and towns as the days grow shorter and sparkling lights stretch across avenues and alleyways.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the agreement calls for other avenues for Judi Health’s brand to be visible, including virtual on-court signage during Hornets’ games televised regionally.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Carucci offers some possible avenues to dignify the worker and challenge them to make greater achievements.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
There are few legal avenues for the Venezuelans with TPS held in detention facilities across the country.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
That move could open new avenues for lead actor Lee Byung-hun, a TIFF honoree.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
And the bigger problem is that fans, as a rule, do not have much leverage, or avenues to effectively protest.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The move to digital stubs has cut down on old-school forgery, but other avenues for concern have emerged.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In Switzerland, holiday cheer takes over cities and towns as the days grow shorter and sparkling lights stretch across avenues and alleyways.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the agreement calls for other avenues for Judi Health’s brand to be visible, including virtual on-court signage during Hornets’ games televised regionally.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Carucci offers some possible avenues to dignify the worker and challenge them to make greater achievements.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenues
Noun
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The City of Fort Lauderdale faced backlash last year over an app that allowed residents to report homeless people in their communities, along with potholes and flooded streets.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Although some of Alekseyev’s music has been banned, millions of Russians still listen one way or another—singing it in the streets and in karaoke bars, or streaming cover versions online.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China has historically maintained strict immigration policies, tightly restricting low-skilled workers with limited paths to permanent residency for foreigners.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Historical map Storm paths are from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s HURDAT database.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some of Nashville's main thoroughfares were among the 10 most dangerous stretches of roads in Tennessee, a study of traffic safety data shows.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Lurie said Waymo could operate a limited passenger service on one of San Francisco’s main thoroughfares, Market Street, where such services had previously been restricted.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But there are also bike routes for mountain biking, scenic routes near the water and city views for commuters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Super proud of their effort, big-time catches late, big-time catches when it was needed and great routes and getting to their spots.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Gospel Music Association is gearing up for a big finish to the year as the 56th annual Dove Awards ceremony approaches.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stein said her new book, a literary novel about a TikTok hype house, went into a second printing before it was even published—possibly thanks to the approaches she’s learned from romance.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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,
30 Sep. 2025
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Delays and occasional detours on both highways should be anticipated.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the neighborhood is surrounded by freeways and saturated with warehouses that are home to distribution centers, cigarette manufacturing facilities and meat packaging plants.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Avenues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenues. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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