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
Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.
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Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Here's how to track snowplows in Michigan In Wayne County, road-clearing trucks first prioritize freeways, then move to county primary and secondary roads, subdivisions and gravel roads, in that order, Tomocik said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Waymo began driving passengers on freeways late last year, a necessary step to move into airport transportation.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
That discussion starts with the love affair Angelenos had with P-22, an intrepid mountain lion who crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways and survived until his death in December 2022.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 1010 would redesignate the entire 77-mile Loop 202, currently known by its segments, the Red Mountain, Santan and South Mountain freeways.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The water flows along the Santa Ana River where the district has a series of lakes at the 91 and 55 freeways that are perculation basins.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Thirty-two years ago, freeways fell, buildings flattened and local communities were reshaped forever by the earthquake.
—Jamie Yuccas, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Trump also ended federal approval for programs that allow solo drivers of EVs to drive in carpool lanes on freeways.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Here's how to track snowplows in Michigan In Wayne County, road-clearing trucks first prioritize freeways, then move to county primary and secondary roads, subdivisions and gravel roads, in that order, Tomocik said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Waymo began driving passengers on freeways late last year, a necessary step to move into airport transportation.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
That discussion starts with the love affair Angelenos had with P-22, an intrepid mountain lion who crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways and survived until his death in December 2022.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 1010 would redesignate the entire 77-mile Loop 202, currently known by its segments, the Red Mountain, Santan and South Mountain freeways.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The water flows along the Santa Ana River where the district has a series of lakes at the 91 and 55 freeways that are perculation basins.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Thirty-two years ago, freeways fell, buildings flattened and local communities were reshaped forever by the earthquake.
—Jamie Yuccas, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Trump also ended federal approval for programs that allow solo drivers of EVs to drive in carpool lanes on freeways.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
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Immigration enforcement efforts in Oklahoma also have focused heavily on apprehending commercial truckers driving on interstate highways.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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This would be like adding streets and highways to the city neighborhoods.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes as a result of the ongoing storm, and dozens of roads remained closed because of flooding and landslides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The battery technology, aiming to hit public roads by mid-2026, could significantly reduce fire risks while improving performance in extreme heat and cold.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 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,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some sections of expressways were also closed, Kihara said.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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The city focuses its efforts on bridges and overpasses, major thoroughfares and high-traffic corridors.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bass announced a new clean streets initiative to ‘accelerate beautification’ of major thoroughfares throughout the city.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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While Olympians in Milan walked into a packed stadium with flashing lights and thumping techno music played by a DJ at a turntable that looked like ice, the mountain ceremonies took place through the streets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The uncertainty of the day led many businesses to close and kept many Haitians off the streets.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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On either side of the bridge, there are dozens of illicit routes across the river that are controlled by binational armed groups, bypassing even the occasional cursory checks that might occur at the official border crossing.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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The tension in boys flag football About seven miles away from where the Lick-Wilderming boys are running routes and espousing the value of flag football, the NFL prepares for the inaugural Super Bowl-week Pro Bowl.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be prepared for slick spots overnight into Thursday morning, especially on untreated roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.—
Barry Pintar,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Titman, Garcia Flores and Queener were all killed in the same crash on Northgate and Del Paso boulevards, an intersection next to the onramp to Highway 160.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The overall scale and architecture of the resort—vast public areas, wide corridors, and internal boulevards—help with navigation for wheelchair users.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Freeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeways. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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