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
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked highways, rail lines and major intersections across Israel, clashing with police and setting cars ablaze as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv ground to a halt.
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Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Gardiner noted that Russian forces could respond by extending overhead netting onto vulnerable highways, similar to the anti-drone tunnels already appearing on roads closer to the front.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Public streets, parks and highways should not be used for personal living habitats.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Securing critical infrastructure such as seaports, airports and major highways currently controlled by armed groups, including routes connected to the neighboring Dominican Republic, will be crucial.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Americans are packing the highways and airports this holiday weekend – even with gas and airfares significantly more expensive than last year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Experts also note that demand for 24-hour dining remains strongest in high-traffic areas near highways, airports and major cities — rather than in smaller towns.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Improvements include the replacement of the viaduct’s bridge deck, drainage system, and installation of new barrier walls and highways lights, among other structural enhancements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Gardiner noted that Russian forces could respond by extending overhead netting onto vulnerable highways, similar to the anti-drone tunnels already appearing on roads closer to the front.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Public streets, parks and highways should not be used for personal living habitats.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Securing critical infrastructure such as seaports, airports and major highways currently controlled by armed groups, including routes connected to the neighboring Dominican Republic, will be crucial.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Americans are packing the highways and airports this holiday weekend – even with gas and airfares significantly more expensive than last year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Experts also note that demand for 24-hour dining remains strongest in high-traffic areas near highways, airports and major cities — rather than in smaller towns.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Improvements include the replacement of the viaduct’s bridge deck, drainage system, and installation of new barrier walls and highways lights, among other structural enhancements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highways
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There was no estimated time for when the cleanup would be completed and the roads would reopen.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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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
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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
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Where To See Manhattanhenge The best views are from Manhattan’s broad east-west thoroughfares with unobstructed views toward New Jersey across the Hudson River.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The viral Sopranos meme imagines Italian fans leaving behind the Amalfi Coast for six-lane thoroughfares with no sidewalks.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Paul Anthony Kelly is spotted on the streets of New York City on May 26 rocking a boat-neck navy sweater, black glasses and a big smile.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 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,
1 June 2026
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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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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Nepali climbers are now the ones overseeing the securing of the routes up the mountain, and the fixing of the rope lines that help clients navigate the most difficult sections.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The Fortress can be taken off the road, too, via an addition Extreme offroad Suspension system that can handle any unexpected routes, while the four-wheel drive can tackle mud, snow, rocks, in addition to being a statement-making daily driver.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Cars can enter at Montview and Colorado boulevards, and the parking lot north of the Pavilion is ADA accessible, with RTD bus service on the 20 and 40 lines.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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The closures will affect ramps and connectors along Enterprise, Reed, Jefferson and Harbor boulevards.—
Velvet Wu
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Highways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highways. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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