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 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.
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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
The freeways and tollroads have expanded.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportation modes and distracted driving laws.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Since then, many areas near freeways have been cleared of tents and dozens of individuals did receive some form of shelter.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Many cities in America made the dubious decision during the 20th century of erecting freeways that bisect cities, further reducing space designed for pedestrians.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Stone and other residents say that a Caltrans program designed to improve neighborhoods around freeways, especially those with socio-economic challenges, has brought a ray of color and hope.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
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
The freeways and tollroads have expanded.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportation modes and distracted driving laws.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Since then, many areas near freeways have been cleared of tents and dozens of individuals did receive some form of shelter.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Many cities in America made the dubious decision during the 20th century of erecting freeways that bisect cities, further reducing space designed for pedestrians.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Stone and other residents say that a Caltrans program designed to improve neighborhoods around freeways, especially those with socio-economic challenges, has brought a ray of color and hope.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
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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,
9 Jan. 2026
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Most automakers limit self-driving features in personal vehicles to highways, where traffic patterns are more predictable.—
Nora Eckert,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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There was so much snow that winter that ski resorts around Lake Tahoe had to close for days at a time to dig out chair lifts and clear roads.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The last two years, the weather has been brutal in January -- the snow and the bad roads.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Getting familiar with Chicago's expressways — which are referred to by name instead of number — can be confusing.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 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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Charlotte has a backlog of sidewalk projects stretching across more than 250 miles of thoroughfares.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Big changes are coming to parts of Flatbush Avenue, one of Brooklyn's most congested thoroughfares, as New York City moves forward with a major bus lane redesign aimed at speeding up commutes and improving safety.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This tragedy is the result of the administration sending federal agents onto our streets against the wishes of local law enforcement, including our respected Police Chief Brian O'Hara.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Northern routes were long only passable in warmer months.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The initiative organizes volunteers, both locals and visitors, on the two Saturdays and Sundays before Fat Tuesday to gather the thousands of cans—as much as 10,000 pounds worth—discarded along the parade routes.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The school district and Corinth parents have talked with both cities to make improvements on 83rd Street, Mission Road and Lee Boulevard — the main roadways students use to bike to Corinth.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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Residents are asked to remove all vehicles from the roadways so city trucks can plow the streets.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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On April 23, Sant Jordi’s Day fills the boulevards with books and roses.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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The commercial center at the corner of Alhambra and Stockton boulevards — where The Sacramento Bee’s offices are now — was once a cannery operated by Libby, McNeill & Libby.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Freeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeways. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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