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Recent Examples of byway
Elsewhere, a few narrative byways, presumably intended to make the world of the film feel bigger than just this story, end up being distractingly half-baked.
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025
These long walks, on byways and moderate terrain, are more like scenic tours of spectacular landscapes, or adventurous journeys through cities and forests.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Some of their reasoning included available attractions such as zoos, botanical gardens, amusement parks and scenic byways.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 26 June 2024
Today, the Texas Highway Department sows 30,000 pounds of wildflower seeds every year along the state’s highways and byways.
—Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025
These long walks, on byways and moderate terrain, are more like scenic tours of spectacular landscapes, or adventurous journeys through cities and forests.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Some of their reasoning included available attractions such as zoos, botanical gardens, amusement parks and scenic byways.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 26 June 2024
Today, the Texas Highway Department sows 30,000 pounds of wildflower seeds every year along the state’s highways and byways.
—Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for byway
Noun
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Fewer vehicles on our roads also lessen the need for costly and harmful highway expansions, which consistently fail to reduce traffic.—
Jill Locantore,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One lane is closed from 119th Street to 135th Street on southbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2025
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There was the controversial addition of self-checkout lanes.—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Illinois Department of Transportation owns the road and any changes would require its approval.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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For instance, Pakistan has been active in China’s signature belt and road initiative which involves the construction of multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects across countries.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Butterfly Farm, located on the island’s main thoroughfare, J. Irausquin Boulevard, in Orangestad, is home to hundreds of butterflies originally from South America, Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Australia, China, Africa and Malaysia.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Set right on the thoroughfare that runs through its famed namesake area, you are surrounded by a wealth of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Police have shuttered the main highway linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, a critical artery for central Israel, and ordered evacuations along the route as thick smoke and advancing fire lines threatened nearby communities.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Dallas-to-Hong Kong route flies four times a week with plans to increase the route to a daily service.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Offer meaningful equity—Whether through stock options, profit-sharing or alternative incentives, companies must design real paths for stakeholders to participate in success, not just work for it.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nixon reportedly stumbled out of the nightclub and collapsed on the street at the intersection Barnum Avenue and Bishop Avenue after he was shot in the torso during the early morning hours, Holtz said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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So instead Ulman took to casting on the street and TikTok.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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The nearly 12-mile stretch of I-4 in Orange and Osceola counties between State Road 528 and State Road 429 jumped to first place among the most clogged roadways in the nation in 2023 after ranking tenth the previous year, according to INRIX.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Byway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byway. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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