dual carriageways

Definition of dual carriagewaysnext
plural of dual carriageway, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dual carriageways
Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Most automakers limit self-driving features in personal vehicles to highways, where traffic patterns are more predictable.
    Nora Eckert, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This tragedy is the result of the administration sending federal agents onto our streets against the wishes of local law enforcement, including our respected Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.
    Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Now the roads and sidewalks are open, and life is being breathed back into both the small business community and the city, Hoiosen told the Idaho Statesman.
    Rose Evans November 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Now there’s another one heading down the pike that tells Combs’ side of the story.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Though the address is 3104 Gallatin Pike, the main entrance is at McGavock and Gallatin pikes.
    Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Breast arterial calcifications, which are specific to breast arteries, are different from the calcifications common to other areas of the breast.
    Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Additionally, consuming excessive protein can damage arteries and cause heart issues.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Dual carriageways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual%20carriageways. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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