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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
Lawmakers are also looking for avenues to honor Mark and Gilbert this session.
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Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Other San Diegans have pursued their own avenues for publicizing local enforcement.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The baby pygmy hippo was born at the end of January at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield Park to mom Lollipop and dad Tootsie Roll, according to a statement from the west Valley attraction, located at Northern and Sarival avenues.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Improve transparency of the work the Comptroller does so Texans have a much better understanding of how their money works as well as improve effectiveness of monies used for infrastructure and more across the entire Agency using all avenues available.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The court has issued a number of rulings that have effectively closed off avenues for challenges.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Rather than pursue other possible legal avenues, the White House quietly dropped the matter, pulling all federalized troops from cities.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Cuba’s private sector and agricultural community both are seeking avenues for economic advancement and self-determination — principles supported by the United States.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Spike strips were ultimately used to bring the car to a stop near Pilarcitos and Oak avenues.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Other San Diegans have pursued their own avenues for publicizing local enforcement.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The baby pygmy hippo was born at the end of January at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield Park to mom Lollipop and dad Tootsie Roll, according to a statement from the west Valley attraction, located at Northern and Sarival avenues.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Improve transparency of the work the Comptroller does so Texans have a much better understanding of how their money works as well as improve effectiveness of monies used for infrastructure and more across the entire Agency using all avenues available.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The court has issued a number of rulings that have effectively closed off avenues for challenges.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Rather than pursue other possible legal avenues, the White House quietly dropped the matter, pulling all federalized troops from cities.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Cuba’s private sector and agricultural community both are seeking avenues for economic advancement and self-determination — principles supported by the United States.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Spike strips were ultimately used to bring the car to a stop near Pilarcitos and Oak avenues.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenues
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Basically, look for a design that looks like as though was made for walking in the Mediterranean, but also for conquering the city streets.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Since 1957, believers and non-believers alike have sought refuge at the 10-acre estate, with meandering woodland paths and rocky gardens nestled along a quiet, lake-like inlet of Long Island Sound.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Trails meander past the butterfly garden, under a canopy of southern magnolias and hardwoods, and over a mix of boardwalks, dirt paths, and concrete walkways.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many families, seeking a way to support themselves in the new country, opened food stalls on major thoroughfares—thus, Taiwan’s modern food scene was born.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The home will be far enough away from main roads to be isolated from traffic, yet close enough to these thoroughfares to be convenient.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Monday's through Friday's routes will run one day late.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early flights will likely focus on specific routes, cargo delivery, emergency services and premium passenger travel.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The property is hidden among a tangle of rural roads and surrounded by windmills, offering a refuge from the bustling local beach of S'Arenal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Researchers also see potential for personalized approaches by generating spinal cord tissue from a patient’s own stem cells.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paxton began his run for the GOP nomination with a relatively low profile and less spending than Cornyn, but has kicked his campaign into high gear as the primary approaches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 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,
16 Feb. 2026
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Or would there be a brass scale marking the 1849 beginning of the Gold Rush, or an antique gas pump signifying the 1956 development of interstate highways?—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The deluge flooded various freeways and surface streets across LA County.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avenues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenues. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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