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
The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say).
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Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The two battleground districts are linked by freeways on either side of the valley.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
San Diego crews have cleared 184 encampments near freeways since the city got access over the summer to state land through a new agreement with the California Department of Transportation.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Several major Phoenix-area freeways will have stretches closed or lanes narrowed this weekend, just before Halloween.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Gas mileage averages are 20 miles per gallon in city driving, 26 mpg on the freeways, 23 mpg combined.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 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
Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
The two battleground districts are linked by freeways on either side of the valley.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
San Diego crews have cleared 184 encampments near freeways since the city got access over the summer to state land through a new agreement with the California Department of Transportation.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Several major Phoenix-area freeways will have stretches closed or lanes narrowed this weekend, just before Halloween.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Gas mileage averages are 20 miles per gallon in city driving, 26 mpg on the freeways, 23 mpg combined.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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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
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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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It is situated at the intersection of two long thoroughfares — one that runs north to south and a second that runs east to west — which might have been used as processional routes.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The project area is about a quarter-mile from where Highway 50 carves northeast through Rancho Cordova, and from the intersection of Folsom and Sunrise boulevards, two of the city’s major thoroughfares.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Nava’s patrol car became a memorial after it was parked at the corner of Ellis and 25th streets after his death.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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In September 2025, tens of thousands of young protesters poured into the streets of Kathmandu and stormed Nepal’s Parliament.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Golf is a major draw, with courses that look out on the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, as are the hiking and biking paths and routes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the same day, a regional train, called the Desiro High-Capacity (HC), which is designed for shorter to medium-distance routes, successfully completed its first test run near Cairo, which will link the capital with cities like Alexandria and Ain Sokhna.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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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
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Lao was struck dead by a driver Sunday night at the intersection of Marysville and Del Paso boulevards in North Sacramento.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 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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“Freeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeways. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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