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
Finally, home builder Walter Carrington agreed to build a high-design, open-plan, one-story house, perched on a slight rise at the end of the cul-de-sac on Azalea Trail in Westover Hills.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The alleged shooter's home, which was quiet with shades drawn Thursday afternoon, sits at the back end of a short cul-de-sac within walking distance of the high school.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
And even in the suburbs that clear all roads, people living on small residential streets and cul-de-sacs have to wait.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The alleged shooter's home, which was quiet with shades drawn Thursday afternoon, sits at the back end of a short cul-de-sac within walking distance of the high school.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
And even in the suburbs that clear all roads, people living on small residential streets and cul-de-sacs have to wait.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cul-de-sac
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On the flip-side, the World Health Organization cites traffic noise such as road, rail and air traffic as the second most important cause of ill health in western Europe behind air pollution.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Torrential rains caused travel delays throughout the city, flooding subways and roads and delaying flights at JFK, Laguardia and Newark airports.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Routinely vacuuming and doing quick sweeps with your wet mop can help tide you over until the kids are back in school or your house becomes a little less of a thoroughfare.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Muddy Waters mural Stroll down the prominent downtown shopping thoroughfare of State Street near West Calhoun Place and glance up to see the godfather of Chicago blues, Muddy Waters, looking at the city.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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Videos taken outside the St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Sunday shows travelers waiting in lines extending to the highway.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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There are red arrows drawn on photos of chain link fences and drab village streets, warning me not to go left at the soccer field, but bear right across the highway.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Police said Lanahan’s car then re-entered the roadway out of control and struck a 2021 Honda CR-V EX that was traveling eastbound on Route 82 head-on.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Obama has had several avenues (in Florida, Illinois, Mississippi and Ohio) and boulevards (in California, Florida, Georgia and Missouri) named after him.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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La Vista was one of dozens of hotels built along Colfax from the 1930s through the 1960s, when the 27-mile boulevard — also a highway called U.S. 40 — was the gateway for tourists heading to the mountains.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 July 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
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In 2022, more than 2,000 South Asian women volunteered to deliver cricket sessions via the ECB and Sport England’s Dream Big programme, part of a wider effort to open avenues for diverse communities at grassroots level.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Hill was found shot in his left shoulder near Burns and Washington avenues just before 3:50 p.m., according to the Hamilton County sheriff and coroner.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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After regaining control, the cyclist continued north but failed to remain in his lane as his vehicle went around a curve.—
Jon Rabiroff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Cul-de-sac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cul-de-sac. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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