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
Laura Stephenson, a 57-year-old baker, was told by her DTLA attorney that her slip-and-fall in her Menifee cul-de-sac could net millions.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Yes, the path to a title is paved with gold and runs through a cul-de-sac in front of the 49ers’ team facility.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
When a new neighbor joins the cul-de-sac, old secrets are unearthed and start to chip the paint off the pristine facade of suburban living.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Not to mention, that multimillion-dollar home of his is attached on both sides, is only 18 feet wide, has no garage, and is located on a heavily trafficked street with bus fumes, while here, our single-story home sits on a half-acre, costs several million less, and is located on a quiet cul-de-sac.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Yes, the path to a title is paved with gold and runs through a cul-de-sac in front of the 49ers’ team facility.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
When a new neighbor joins the cul-de-sac, old secrets are unearthed and start to chip the paint off the pristine facade of suburban living.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025
Not to mention, that multimillion-dollar home of his is attached on both sides, is only 18 feet wide, has no garage, and is located on a heavily trafficked street with bus fumes, while here, our single-story home sits on a half-acre, costs several million less, and is located on a quiet cul-de-sac.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cul-de-sac
Noun
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If no shelter is available avoid trees, power lines, and the side of the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Highlights along the thoroughfare include the Park City Museum, Gorsuch, Dolly’s Bookstore, and Burns Cowboy Shop.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Minus the dull thud of the boats gently colliding with the wooden posts they're tied to, the normally busy thoroughfare is quiet.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The legislation would modify federal highway and freight safety programs to allow grant recipients, such as state departments of transportation, to use vehicle telematics and predictive analytics to identify infrastructure concerns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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Marketing legal services through 1-800 numbers in late-night TV commercials or on highway billboards is old and pricey but effective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Protesters at times refused orders to disperse, sitting in the roadway.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The boulevard is lined with elegant boutiques, galleries, cafés, and some of the city’s most iconic architecture.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Bella Italia moved to the boulevard in 1988 after leaving a smaller location in the Wedgwood neighborhood.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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Tucked behind locked iron gates on one of the Village’s most storied carriageways, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is a fusion of historic charm and modern refinement.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The collision included 17 vehicles on the southbound side of the highway between North and Cedar avenues, SFGATE reported, citing the California Highway Patrol (CHP).—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since the arch sits at the intersection point of 12 avenues, crossing the street(s) to reach it can be a nightmare—opt for the safety of the underground tunnel instead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Auburn scored 30 points in the lane during the first half Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Cul-de-sac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cul-de-sac. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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