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
Two motorists were killed Friday on Interstate 5 near San Diego International Airport in a predawn crash involving two SUVs, including one heading north on the southbound side of the freeway.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The ride actually tops out at 93 mph, a speed often thought about on freeways in the Los Angeles area when traffic is going 8 mph.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
First, Waymo abruptly halted freeway driving in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, and Phoenix, barely six months after adding highway routing.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
But a recent lane configuration caused so much confusion for drivers on the stretch of freeway at the Meridian-Nampa border that the Idaho Transportation Department had to act fast over Memorial Day weekend to change it.
—Rose Evans
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The ride actually tops out at 93 mph, a speed often thought about on freeways in the Los Angeles area when traffic is going 8 mph.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
First, Waymo abruptly halted freeway driving in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Miami, and Phoenix, barely six months after adding highway routing.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
But a recent lane configuration caused so much confusion for drivers on the stretch of freeway at the Meridian-Nampa border that the Idaho Transportation Department had to act fast over Memorial Day weekend to change it.
—Rose Evans
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeway
Noun
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Work on the highway will be completed by late August, according to state transportation officials, before the beginning of the Minnesota State Fair.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 3 drive-modes, the Tundra was ready for highway driving, off-road multi-terrain, tow/haul mode and excellent crawl control.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Both were able to spot tracks, on dusty roads, and follow the tracks to successfully find wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Nine crucial years of expansion and solidification of the pernicious institution went by, speeding the nation’s road toward a grinding war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets).—
Phan Khang,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Therefore, consider tanning to be a bit like seeing the police or the army assemble in the streets around you.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Where To See Manhattanhenge The best views are from Manhattan’s broad east-west thoroughfares with unobstructed views toward New Jersey across the Hudson River.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The viral Sopranos meme imagines Italian fans leaving behind the Amalfi Coast for six-lane thoroughfares with no sidewalks.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Officials from Taiwan and Japan are optimistic the route will boost tourism, foster trade and deepen bilateral ties.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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There was a table with plenty of workspace, a charging station with cords, plenty of seating choices, and even a map that suggested jogging routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Similar safety complaints have been made around TCU, where students can often be found riding e-scooters on campus sidewalks and adjacent roadways.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Public roadways will remain open, and a no-fly zone for drones will be in effect at Meadowbrook Park.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Cars can enter at Montview and Colorado boulevards, and the parking lot north of the Pavilion is ADA accessible, with RTD bus service on the 20 and 40 lines.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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The closures will affect ramps and connectors along Enterprise, Reed, Jefferson and Harbor boulevards.—
Velvet Wu
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Freeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeway. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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