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 300s felt stable, had no trouble maintaining freeway speeds, and reached 80 mph relatively easily at full throttle on a level, open stretch of highway.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Before the suspension, freeway operations were available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The California Highway Patrol said on Wednesday morning that one lane in each direction of the freeway had been reopened.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 May 2026
The outside lanes remained closed along a stretch of the freeway near where the fire is burning, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Before the suspension, freeway operations were available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The California Highway Patrol said on Wednesday morning that one lane in each direction of the freeway had been reopened.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 May 2026
The outside lanes remained closed along a stretch of the freeway near where the fire is burning, a California Highway Patrol spokesperson said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeway
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Following that road—with as much patience as your faith allows—does.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The backstory There's not a single traffic light on the island, only one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, and 30 miles of paved roads—many lined with towering Cook Pine trees (resembling tall Christmas trees).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 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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These expressways would rapidly move large volumes of vehicles in and out of the central business district without using local roads.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The oldest range from enormous, with windows set high enough above street level not to attract unwanted attention for the nuns, to small but beautifully furnished novice digs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The $360 million project — located along Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road, across the street from Chicago Premium Outlets mall and near the Interstate 88 interchange — has been under construction since 2023.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The second was that rail lines be banned from the thoroughfare.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Thousands of marchers flooded the thoroughfares of Venice to protest the presence of Israel at the Venice Biennale, with many national pavilions shuttering in solidarity.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 May 2026
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The mourners started arriving hours early — veterans in uniform, strangers clutching American flags, police officers lining the route — all for a Massachusetts World War II Navy veteran many feared would be buried alone.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Accessibility The hotel entrance is connected to accessible guest rooms via an accessible route with elevators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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One of the trucks was carrying steel coils, which police said spilled onto the roadway.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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The Santa Monica Pier, especially north of Pico and south of Wilshire boulevards, remains the only Los Angeles County beach to make Heal the Bay’s list despite the city’s recent infrastructure improvements.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Southport, Merseyside There’s a surprising link between breezy Southport and the boulevards of Paris.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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“Freeway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeway. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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