byways

Definition of bywaysnext
plural of byway

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Noun
  • This is especially true when traveling long distances away from expressways and major highways, where fast Tesla Superchargers are now common.
    Adam L. Neal, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Over time, the state also built a huge transportation and logistics sector, driven by its highways, railroads and airports for both cargo and passengers.
    Wilborn P. Nobles III, Dallas Morning News, 9 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
  • Accessibility The paths aren’t paved, and some of the tents, like ours, are up a relatively steep hill.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for March 09, 2026 Cosmic wisdom can guide us to unexpected paths forward.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
  • As of last year, those levels were 19% higher near highways than other roadways, Green added.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The tentative deal will force Live Nation and Ticketmaster to make several changes to their business model, which could open up avenues for more competition in the live-entertainment space.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
  • At roughly 17 acres, the park is bordered by Sanford and San Juan avenues, and East First and East Seminole boulevards.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Byways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byways. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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