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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
At the center of most discussions was the possibility of eliminating the right-turn slip lane that is part of the Sloan Triangle at Prospect and Park avenues to create a permanent plaza.
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Charges say Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle at the intersection of Emerson and 26th avenues.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Havana's broad avenues are empty at night.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Palestine Solidarity Committee holds protest signs every Friday at the corner of Summit and Snelling avenues near Macalester College.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
In Cairo, a famously nocturnal city, shops and restaurants are now forced to close at 9 pm, with police brigades sweeping through the broad downtown avenues to urge everyone to go home.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Many only do so when other avenues of treatment have failed.
—Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
On streets and avenues across the capital, drivers blared car horns and cranked up anti-government songs while people marching in the streets chanted and screamed.
—Justin Spike, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Beyond solving specific puzzles, the work opens new avenues for testing dark matter theories.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Charges say Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle at the intersection of Emerson and 26th avenues.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Havana's broad avenues are empty at night.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Palestine Solidarity Committee holds protest signs every Friday at the corner of Summit and Snelling avenues near Macalester College.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
In Cairo, a famously nocturnal city, shops and restaurants are now forced to close at 9 pm, with police brigades sweeping through the broad downtown avenues to urge everyone to go home.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Many only do so when other avenues of treatment have failed.
—Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
On streets and avenues across the capital, drivers blared car horns and cranked up anti-government songs while people marching in the streets chanted and screamed.
—Justin Spike, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Beyond solving specific puzzles, the work opens new avenues for testing dark matter theories.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenues
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The normally bustling streets of Islamabad were deserted Saturday morning as security forces sealed roads ahead of the talks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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More than 270 people have died on city streets since the pledge, according to city data, and Sacramento ranked second-worst among California’s 15 largest cities for injury and fatal crashes, with 4,214 people killed or injured in 2023.—
Chris Fusco. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Landscape projects such as patios, paths and water gardens need deep excavations to make space for the underlying gravel layers.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Apr. 2026
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During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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South Korea routes around 70% of its crude oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ongoing military activity in the Middle East and disagreements over Iran’s control of key shipping routes have left the diplomatic effort vulnerable to collapse before the talks even begin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tying our long-term ability to fund roads exclusively to fuel consumption no longer reflects how Americans travel.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Many of La Liga’s remaining relegation six-pointers will hinge on these contrasting approaches.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The research combined these approaches to create hierarchical protein-cellulose materials using phase separation—a process that allows components to self-organize into structured forms.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Most of the state’s 762,000 Jews reside in three South Florida counties — eclipsing much older congregations in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola that thrived long before the advent of air-conditioning and interstate highways.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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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,
20 Apr. 2026
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The labels bore a photo of the vast sea of blossoms that once carpeted the Valley, now clogged with crowded freeways.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of San Francisco's busiest freeways remained shut down Saturday, creating major traffic delays and dampening business for some local restaurants and shops.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avenues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenues. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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