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
The officers stopped at the mouth of the cul-de-sac when Fischer turned the SUV around.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
There’s a touch of whimsy to this cottage-style residence in Reisterstown, as though the builder chuckled all through its construction on a quiet cul-de-sac near Liberty Reservoir.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Throughout my teen years, my family lived on a cul-de-sac at the base of Cowles Mountain, the highest summit in the park and the city.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The shooting happened during an argument in a cul-de-sac where a group of people had moved to after the party ended, authorities said, according to the outlet.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
There’s a touch of whimsy to this cottage-style residence in Reisterstown, as though the builder chuckled all through its construction on a quiet cul-de-sac near Liberty Reservoir.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Throughout my teen years, my family lived on a cul-de-sac at the base of Cowles Mountain, the highest summit in the park and the city.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The shooting happened during an argument in a cul-de-sac where a group of people had moved to after the party ended, authorities said, according to the outlet.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cul-de-sac
Noun
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These disruptions often result in road closures, traffic spikes and delays across key transit routes, severely affecting delivery schedules.—
Clemente Theotokis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Meanwhile, their last seven road games, the Panthers have scored, counting backwards, five; three; five; five; five; six; and six.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2025
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But that Miami location near the busy LeJeune Road thoroughfare that leads from Miami International Airport five miles away also once made this Sears a popular destination with tourists.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Lamia is laser-focused on fulfilling her cake-baking duty, but Bibi has made this trip with another purpose, one that divides the two and sets Lamia on a quest through the city’s thoroughfares and backstreets and bustling souk, with its hawkers and their wares.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Arriving in Huntsville, visitors are greeted by a towering Saturn V rocket that looms beside the highway like a monolith of American achievement.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The alerts are disseminated rapidly through multiple platforms, such as radio, television, highway message boards, cellphones and internet services, ensuring the widest possible reach.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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The roadway will become a boulevard similar to national park roads, Botich said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The Santa Monica Pier, specifically north of Pico and south of Wilshire boulevards, is Los Angeles County’s only beach to make Heal the Bay’s list.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Two Turkey fans stood in the middle of a three-lane carriageway.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
6 July 2024
Noun
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However, drinking water is likely the most common avenue of exposure, as well as non-stick cookware, and many others.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
7 June 2025
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The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on South Railroad Avenue, between 9th and 10th avenues, according to the San Mateo Police Department.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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More effort in one lane can’t create exponential returns on its own.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hapag-Lloyd’s move reflects the industry at large, which has sought to add more capacity on the trans-Pacific trade lane to capitalize on shippers’ rush to get cargo space ahead of tariff deadlines in July and August.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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“Cul-de-sac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cul-de-sac. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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