as in highways
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 freeways
Gas mileage averages are 20 miles per gallon in city driving, 26 mpg on the freeways, 23 mpg combined.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region, the transportation department said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition to the roadside parks, MDOT operates 61 rest areas along major freeways and roads, open 24/7 for travelers’ convenience.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
All that new housing, those high-speed train lines, the new terminals in all major cities, the freeways, and the power lines were cleared by government decree using China’s version of eminent domain.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Leyva then allegedly led police on a chase on East County surface streets and freeways.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Nestled near the junction of the 405, 5 and 22 freeways is a sweet little oasis of calm and beauty called the Bowers Museum.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Waymos have been driving freeways with no safety driver for some time now, but service is limited to Alphabet employees and empty vehicles.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region, the transportation department said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition to the roadside parks, MDOT operates 61 rest areas along major freeways and roads, open 24/7 for travelers’ convenience.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
All that new housing, those high-speed train lines, the new terminals in all major cities, the freeways, and the power lines were cleared by government decree using China’s version of eminent domain.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
There’s always been noise downtown Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard, and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Leyva then allegedly led police on a chase on East County surface streets and freeways.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Nestled near the junction of the 405, 5 and 22 freeways is a sweet little oasis of calm and beauty called the Bowers Museum.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Waymos have been driving freeways with no safety driver for some time now, but service is limited to Alphabet employees and empty vehicles.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
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To gain the board’s support, the developers promised a $15 million road through the middle of its development that would also connect two highways and help alleviate traffic congestion in the fast-growing town 30 miles north of Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Americans are okay with tens of billions of tax dollars funding highways and airports overseen by powerful regulatory agencies.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Three people were killed and one injured in three vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads on Wednesday and Friday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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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,
2 Sep. 2025
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Macy’s chose China Grove for the facility due to its position in the Southeast near major thoroughfares, enabling faster, more efficient service to millions of customers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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The busy freeway travels directly through the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base for nearly 20 miles, with no other major thoroughfares in the region.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Garth also included a photo of her standing in a red polka dotted dress with black top overlooking the Belgian streets from a balcony.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In total, three people were shot downtown over the same week, including a man who was shot multiple times and killed inside a BMW parked outside a popular bar at Sycamore and East Third streets early Friday morning.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Machines precisely handle delicate greens, avoiding bruising, while intelligent logistics optimize shipping routes to minimize delays and fuel use.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But Hurricane Melissa has upended that expectation, leaving thousands stranded across Jamaica and neighboring islands as airports shut down and evacuation routes vanish.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its rain has already been pounding parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic for several days, flooding roadways and triggering landslides.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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While the future of Dallas’s rainbow crosswalks remains uncertain, similar LGBTQ+-themed roadways in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood were removed on Monday and repainted by local residents by Tuesday morning, per KHOU.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Oct. 2025
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America’s hometown has open arms for all things Mexican food, with choices up and down the main boulevards.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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His civic service helped lay the groundwork for a parks and boulevards system that remains a defining feature of Kansas City’s identity.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Freeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeways. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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