as in roads
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 highways
Most of the state’s 762,000 Jews reside in three South Florida counties — eclipsing much older congregations in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola that thrived long before the advent of air-conditioning and interstate highways.
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Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, parking spaces on streets and highways could be removed to make way for some projects.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
While expansion is underway, coverage is still concentrated in urban centers and along key highways.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Harmon said the plight of Chesterton’s snowy white owl was an opportunity to educate the public about what millions of other birds experience during migratory season – especially with dangers like highways and powerlines.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The original Pathfinder Space Shuttle is driven through Los Angeles highways on its way to its permanent home at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Along with its work on public lands, Pacific Coast Seed also works frequently with BART and the California Department of Transportation to replant around stations or along highways with native plants and flowers — meaning that your nearest wildflower display could be as close as your commute.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Slow-moving convoys of vehicles also caused traffic jams on major highways.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, parking spaces on streets and highways could be removed to make way for some projects.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
While expansion is underway, coverage is still concentrated in urban centers and along key highways.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Harmon said the plight of Chesterton’s snowy white owl was an opportunity to educate the public about what millions of other birds experience during migratory season – especially with dangers like highways and powerlines.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The original Pathfinder Space Shuttle is driven through Los Angeles highways on its way to its permanent home at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Along with its work on public lands, Pacific Coast Seed also works frequently with BART and the California Department of Transportation to replant around stations or along highways with native plants and flowers — meaning that your nearest wildflower display could be as close as your commute.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Slow-moving convoys of vehicles also caused traffic jams on major highways.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highways
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Tying our long-term ability to fund roads exclusively to fuel consumption no longer reflects how Americans travel.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The labels bore a photo of the vast sea of blossoms that once carpeted the Valley, now clogged with crowded freeways.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of San Francisco's busiest freeways remained shut down Saturday, creating major traffic delays and dampening business for some local restaurants and shops.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Apr. 2026
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During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s signature program was in Echo Park and Venice this week, bringing inside more than 40 Angelenos and clearing eight RVs and trailers off the streets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 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,
20 Apr. 2026
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Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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This article, published by moving industry website moveBuddha, paints a scary picture for those of us who worry that Idaho’s capital city already seems like its roadways were designed for half its current population.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2026
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The route includes portions of Santa Monica and Westwood boulevards.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jaden Pierre, 15, was shot dead Thursday after a dispute on a basketball court in Roy Wilkins Park at Merrick and Baisley boulevards.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Highways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highways. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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