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
Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The council also exempted from SB 79 areas that are close to a transit stop but violate the spirit of SB 79 because residents can’t walk to it easily because of barriers like canyons, freeways or a lack of sidewalks.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 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, 8 May 2026
Arcadis’ scenarios examined how breakdowns on major freeways, such as Loop 610 and Texas 288, could ripple onto nearby surface streets, said Koushik Arunachalam, Arcadis’ vice president for North America mobility growth.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Anyone who spends time on our freeways understands how invaluable those frequent reports can be.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Snakes, freeways, difficult men and Didion’s quiet brutality hang in the air like the oppressive heat of this unusually warm spring day.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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, 25 Apr. 2026
Rear-end, intersection and vulnerable road-user crashes are especially relevant in the discussion to find novel ways to improve safety on the freeways.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
John Ramos, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The council also exempted from SB 79 areas that are close to a transit stop but violate the spirit of SB 79 because residents can’t walk to it easily because of barriers like canyons, freeways or a lack of sidewalks.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 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, 8 May 2026
Arcadis’ scenarios examined how breakdowns on major freeways, such as Loop 610 and Texas 288, could ripple onto nearby surface streets, said Koushik Arunachalam, Arcadis’ vice president for North America mobility growth.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Anyone who spends time on our freeways understands how invaluable those frequent reports can be.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Snakes, freeways, difficult men and Didion’s quiet brutality hang in the air like the oppressive heat of this unusually warm spring day.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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, 25 Apr. 2026
Rear-end, intersection and vulnerable road-user crashes are especially relevant in the discussion to find novel ways to improve safety on the freeways.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
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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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From scenic highways and spontaneous detours to roadside inns and vintage diners, road trips offer a certain kind of freedom and ambiance that a flight can simply never replicate.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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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These are not the kinds of establishments that are at home on busy city thoroughfares or town squares.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 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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Montreal police warned fans outside the building not to bring any pyrotechnics or fireworks, concerned about the kind of scene a Game 6 win would create in the city’s streets.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Arlo might be better off in Peter’s care than on the streets, but only just.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The other routes would have led to a more boring story.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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In particular, several east-west routes will see longer hours and more frequency during June and July to help link riders to the streetcar and the World Cup Fan Fest on the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Use caution on roadways where smoke may reduce visibility.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
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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Often compared to European capitals, the city is known for its wide boulevards, historic architecture, and vibrant café culture, reflecting its long history as a center of immigration and cultural exchange.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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