as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time
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Recent Examples of freeway
The site, with an outdoor stadium and an indoor arena, provides one of the Bay Area’s most desirable properties for development because of its prime transportation access, sandwiched between a BART station and a major freeway.
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Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
To voice their support for telework, state workers have regularly held rallies in opposition to Newsom’s return-to-office order and erected billboards along freeways to support their cause.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Los Angeles is famously one of the most car-dependent cities in the world, relying on a spaghetti of interconnecting freeways that spread out across a sprawling area.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
And with that, the laptop was connected to the projector, and the video was put out for the world to see (or, at least drivers passing by on the freeway below).
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
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Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
To voice their support for telework, state workers have regularly held rallies in opposition to Newsom’s return-to-office order and erected billboards along freeways to support their cause.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Los Angeles is famously one of the most car-dependent cities in the world, relying on a spaghetti of interconnecting freeways that spread out across a sprawling area.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
And with that, the laptop was connected to the projector, and the video was put out for the world to see (or, at least drivers passing by on the freeway below).
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeway
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The measure has been made more complicated by an amendment to a key federal funding bill for highways and public transit infrastructure.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Jennifer Hoffmann also believes the bus pass was worth it, but would also like to see dedicated bus lanes on the highways leading to Arrowhead.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Gary police said a suspect was placed into custody on Wednesday in connection with a road rage expressway shooting earlier this week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That would take the expressway — formally known as State Road 836 and commonly called the Dolphin — to where Eighth Street meets Southwest 157th Avenue.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Thousands of Dutch soccer fans walked through the streets of Arlington on Sunday ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan for the legendary Orange Fanwalk.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The square had streets closed off around it, with food trucks parking on the street.—
Cal Phillips
June 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The major thoroughfare runs parallel to the sea (el mar) and is home to many beachfront rental properties.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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For more information on the DDOT routes, visit the city's website or call 313-933-1300.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Photos posted by the city on Monday show roadways washed away by the storms.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Ghafari doesn’t see the FIFA World Cup bringing much tourist spending to the Persian community that extends between Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
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But the boulevard today just seemed emptier, not a paparazzo in sight.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Freeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeway. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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