byways

Definition of bywaysnext
plural of byway

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The Hoover-Durant neighborhood, known by some residents as Hoover-Foster, is bound by two interstate highways, distancing the community from the next nearest library branch about a mile away.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That five-year project between El Toro Road and State Route 73 added new lanes in each direction between Avery and Alicia parkways and a second carpool lane from Alicia Parkway to El Toro Road.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
  • All Southbound lanes of Junipero Serra are closed to all traffic due to the Light Pole blocking all lane.
    Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In 2023, protesters flooded nearby streets and surrounded vehicles heading toward the Oscars, bringing arrivals ahead of the show’s start time to a halt.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Parking is limited in South Boston, and multiple streets will be closed.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Active Transportation Commission will provide feedback on four ongoing projects related to Fruitridge Road, one of Sacramento’s most dangerous thoroughfares; Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard; Stockton Boulevard, including bus routes along the roadway; and bike lanes on T Street.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Downtown, museums like The Broad sit near lively outdoor plazas, while main thoroughfares like Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice and Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles proper invite visitors to wander between boutiques, cafes, and galleries under the sun.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As technology, sustainability and consumer demand impacts the industry, a greater number of unique and innovative career paths have emerged and opened doors for people with a wide range of skills.
    Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Their paths cross again when Cory accidentally hits Donny’s bicycle with his car and, as penance, agrees to drive him around town for a week to do errands.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Trujillo said pothole repairs by the CTDOT are often built into cities’ and towns’ budgets to repair and maintain the roadways.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Drivers were asked to avoid South Watt Avenue and Jackson Road, with roadways in the area expected to remain closed for several hours as authorities investigated at the scene.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Traffic signals on state roads that are maintained by the Indiana Department of Transportation will not be fixed through this project, according to the news release, including lights on Broadway and 4th and 5th avenues.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Located at the intersection of Cambridge and Chapman avenues, just blocks from the city’s historic Old Towne, the shop features home goods and decor.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Byways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byways. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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