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
Passing through a dozen cities and crossing eight freeways, a group of walkers made their way along Atlantic Boulevard, from Alhambra to Monterey Park to Long Beach.
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Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
And much of their Finals journey was overshadowed by the OJ Simpson case that began with a white Ford Bronco slowly driving down Southern California freeways in the middle of the opening game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
To voice their support for telework, state workers have regularly held rallies in opposition to Newsom’s return-to-office order and erected billboards along freeways to support their cause.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Los Angeles is famously one of the most car-dependent cities in the world, relying on a spaghetti of interconnecting freeways that spread out across a sprawling area.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The suspect sped through streets near Disneyland after driving around several freeways.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
That analysis, covering roughly eight weeks ended April 23, examined traffic data from freeways including Interstates 405, 10 and 5.
—Lisa Baertlein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Ford and other auto pioneers, for good or bad, led the nation to the rise of freeways and the interstate system.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Our urban centers have run out of capacity for significantly expanding our airports and freeways.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
And much of their Finals journey was overshadowed by the OJ Simpson case that began with a white Ford Bronco slowly driving down Southern California freeways in the middle of the opening game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
To voice their support for telework, state workers have regularly held rallies in opposition to Newsom’s return-to-office order and erected billboards along freeways to support their cause.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Los Angeles is famously one of the most car-dependent cities in the world, relying on a spaghetti of interconnecting freeways that spread out across a sprawling area.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The suspect sped through streets near Disneyland after driving around several freeways.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
That analysis, covering roughly eight weeks ended April 23, examined traffic data from freeways including Interstates 405, 10 and 5.
—Lisa Baertlein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Ford and other auto pioneers, for good or bad, led the nation to the rise of freeways and the interstate system.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Our urban centers have run out of capacity for significantly expanding our airports and freeways.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
Noun
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In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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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,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Hanoi is spending billions of dollars on new transport infrastructure, including new expressways, railways, ports, and airports.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 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,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Milan’s thoroughfares have consistently offered The Sartorialist the perfect playground.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Chicago's overnight winter parking ban goes into effect on several major city thoroughfares early Monday morning.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The car exited onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway, traveled on multiple city streets, and then headed south on Interstate 29.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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With space tight at premium centers and top commercial streets in prosperous communities, Barr sees retailers opening their eyes to other destinations that were ignored in the past.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Local authorities will continue monitoring roadways and coordinating clearing operations on major routes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Those routes are visible via a GPS tracker, allowing families to catch up with them at any point.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The ports, like the main roadways, have become strategic targets for armed gangs, which generate millions of dollars through extortion schemes imposed on truck drivers moving goods in and out of the ports.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Simply strolling down newly iconic wide boulevards like the Champs-Élysées was enchanting.—
Jennifer Dasal
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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His real name was Gyula Halász, and the city of Paris—its bâtiments and boulevards—was his specialty.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
12 July 2025
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“Freeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeways. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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