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
Residents heard several loud bangs and discovered Albanese in her vehicle with the engine running on a front lawn in a cul-de-sac.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
The infill development project also encompasses the extension of Kickapoo Street, which will terminate in a cul-de-sac.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Unresolved: Looking back at unsolved cold case murders from the Akron area and beyond
The couple married in 1982, and the blended family moved into a new brick ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac in Perry Township.
—Stephanie Warsmith, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The nearly 3,000-square-foot, four-bedroom residence sits on a one-third-acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fair Oaks under a canopy of majestic oaks.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
The infill development project also encompasses the extension of Kickapoo Street, which will terminate in a cul-de-sac.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Unresolved: Looking back at unsolved cold case murders from the Akron area and beyond
The couple married in 1982, and the blended family moved into a new brick ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac in Perry Township.
—Stephanie Warsmith, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The nearly 3,000-square-foot, four-bedroom residence sits on a one-third-acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fair Oaks under a canopy of majestic oaks.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cul-de-sac
Noun
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The partnership extended off the track, too, with the German and British marques pairing up to build a stylish road car based on the legendary 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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Think of it as a creditor wanting to get into a city and there are several roads to get into that city.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Councilmember Luke Shaffer said the city needs thoroughfare roads like Encinitas Boulevard to be fast-moving access points to the freeway.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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In past years, checkpoints have often appeared on major thoroughfares such as Elk Grove Boulevard, Laguna Boulevard or near Highway 99 exits—but the department won’t confirm in advance.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The Waymo robotaxis available through the Uber app will cover approximately 65 square miles around Atlanta, but will not yet travel on highways or to the airport.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 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,
27 June 2025
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The roadway was officially ranked the sixth-worst corridor in the city.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, Pinterest, Reddit, Spotify and Salesforce now command the iconic boulevard.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Officers stationed along the boulevard handed out yellow and blue wristbands for parents to write their names and phone numbers on, then strap onto their children’s wrists — a precaution in case they got separated during the festivities.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
22 June 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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Two Turkey fans stood in the middle of a three-lane carriageway.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
6 July 2024
Noun
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Clubs have, perhaps naturally, linked their one avenue of recourse to the existing rules framework.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Criteria to consider The Customs official reminded travelers that there are two primary legal avenues for tourists seeking to enter the United States: the B-1/B-2 visitor visa and the Visa Waiver Program.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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The projects on 20th Street and at Grand and Harrison are among a half-dozen separate ongoing construction efforts in Oakland that are all intended to build concrete islands that separate bicycle lanes from the roadway.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
21 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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