as in road
a street that is designed to connect to another street only at one end
Our house is located on a quiet cul-de-sac.
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Recent Examples of cul-de-sac
Marin County’s priciest home listing is perched at the end of a cul-de-sac at the very top of Belvedere Island in Northern California.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The set up sees real-life households – families and friend groups – move in side-by-side to compete in challenges in a constructed cul-de-sac, while simultaneously trying make frenemies with those next door.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Set on a small corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, the ranch-style residence features white wood shingles and blue shutters, with crown molding and other millwork throughout the home.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Not knowing the area, the victim continued eastbound onto Dawns Way, entering a cul-de-sac.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The set up sees real-life households – families and friend groups – move in side-by-side to compete in challenges in a constructed cul-de-sac, while simultaneously trying make frenemies with those next door.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Set on a small corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, the ranch-style residence features white wood shingles and blue shutters, with crown molding and other millwork throughout the home.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Not knowing the area, the victim continued eastbound onto Dawns Way, entering a cul-de-sac.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cul-de-sac
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cul-de-sac
Noun
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Following that road—with as much patience as your faith allows—does.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The backstory There's not a single traffic light on the island, only one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, and 30 miles of paved roads—many lined with towering Cook Pine trees (resembling tall Christmas trees).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The second was that rail lines be banned from the thoroughfare.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Thousands of marchers flooded the thoroughfares of Venice to protest the presence of Israel at the Venice Biennale, with many national pavilions shuttering in solidarity.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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One of the trucks was carrying steel coils, which police said spilled onto the roadway.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Southport, Merseyside There’s a surprising link between breezy Southport and the boulevards of Paris.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Often compared to European capitals, the city is known for its wide boulevards, historic architecture, and vibrant café culture, reflecting its long history as a center of immigration and cultural exchange.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The man had exited an ambulance that stopped to provide further treatment on the northbound carriageway between Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon while taking him to the hospital.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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Photographs have shown large potholes on certain stretches and, at the scene, The Athletic was told that parts of the carriageway were so badly affected that ambulance drivers preferred to use only the fast (left) lane rather than crossing from one side to the other.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Badly run local governments, keen to massage numbers as well as find avenues for the huge oversupply of concrete and steel, compounded the problem.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Another avenue is for an AI maker to ferret out why their AI is doing some recurring act and then tweak the AI to stop doing so.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Outside buzzed the controversial Court Street bike lane, the subject of a recent lawsuit which Dornagon covered closely.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There will be long-term lane closures throughout the project’s duration, with only one lane open in each direction, according to a DuPage County news release.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Cul-de-sac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cul-de-sac. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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