as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
the four-lane highway narrows to two lanes once you leave the city
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Recent Examples of highway
Portions of the highway have shifted 40 feet horizontally and 30 feet vertically since the 1930s, according to Matteoli.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
As the plane crashed on the northbound lanes of the highway, its wing hit a truck traveling southbound.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
State police said the highway was closed for nearly seven hours during the crash investigation and cleanup.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 June 2026
There's an increasing risk of tornadoes along I-70 and 30 miles on either side of the highway, too.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
As the plane crashed on the northbound lanes of the highway, its wing hit a truck traveling southbound.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
State police said the highway was closed for nearly seven hours during the crash investigation and cleanup.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 June 2026
There's an increasing risk of tornadoes along I-70 and 30 miles on either side of the highway, too.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highway
Noun
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The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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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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The goal is to transform the highway into a freeway through the city, improving travel time and reducing crashes, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Thousands of Dutch soccer fans walked through the streets of Arlington on Sunday ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Japan for the legendary Orange Fanwalk.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The square had streets closed off around it, with food trucks parking on the street.—
Cal Phillips
June 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Gary police said a suspect was placed into custody on Wednesday in connection with a road rage expressway shooting earlier this week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That would take the expressway — formally known as State Road 836 and commonly called the Dolphin — to where Eighth Street meets Southwest 157th Avenue.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The major thoroughfare runs parallel to the sea (el mar) and is home to many beachfront rental properties.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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For more information on the DDOT routes, visit the city's website or call 313-933-1300.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Photos posted by the city on Monday show roadways washed away by the storms.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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After touring the city and admiring the boulevards and parks with dear ol’ mom, Nicholas and Ileana made a bet on the Army-Navy football game, the Journal said.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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From the official starting point in Chicago to its dramatic end marker at Lincoln and Olympic boulevards in Santa Monica on the Pacific Ocean, here are some of the best attractions to visit on an epic Route 66 road trip.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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“Highway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highway. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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