Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backstreets
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While these instruments might be heard loudly on the streets, they have been banned at the World Cup this year in Mexico to prevent excessive noise.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026 -
In fact, this section of the trail is the perfect place to throw away the map (or turn off the Google Maps) and simply wander the cobblestone streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Authorities said hospital operations had resumed and that major highways, markets and commercial centers were functioning normally by Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 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,
8 June 2026
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The two major thoroughfares will have one lane closed in each direction until cleanup is complete, which will last through summer, Pestrella said.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Traffic typically backs up on Harbor Drive and other main downtown thoroughfares on nights when concerts at The Shell and Padres games take place concurrently.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Argyle, a quiet community holding on to its rural roots, is at a crossroads with rapid growth and traffic congestion driving the need to widen FM 407, which goes through the town in southern Denton County.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The project aimed to decrease the number of crashes between Broadway and Grand boulevards on Southwest Boulevard and 19th Street.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Vienna, Austria Vienna benefits from its grand boulevards, imperial architecture and café culture.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Bank of America plans to open 150 new branches by 2027 despite the digital shift.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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More than 500 Academy members from all 19 branches opted in to read and evaluate the scripts to determine the finalists.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Below them, above the tunnels connecting Penn Station to the arteries of the five boroughs, police barricades funnel pedestrians into narrow pathways.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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In short, the number of plastic nanoparticles in the arteries increased during the 10-year interval of the study.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Backstreets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstreets. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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