as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
going the wrong way on a one-way street
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Recent Examples of street
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2026
That there are only three houses on this street further enhances the sense of peace and quiet that the owners will enjoy.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 27 June 2022
Cleveland police are cracking down on riders of dirt bikes, ATVs and other non-street-legal vehicles, but their new tactics have already been tested in other big U.S. cities.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 31 May 2022
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Noun
There was heavy security, even for a companion watch part on the Ellipse, and many streets have been shut down in the blocks around the White House.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2026
That there are only three houses on this street further enhances the sense of peace and quiet that the owners will enjoy.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Adjective
An atmospheric, sub-street level wine cellar-vibe addition in the former Biondi Mills in Ostiense, said to be inspired by the 1950’s American soda companies.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 27 June 2022
Cleveland police are cracking down on riders of dirt bikes, ATVs and other non-street-legal vehicles, but their new tactics have already been tested in other big U.S. cities.
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 31 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for street
Noun
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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 the seventh inning of Tuesday night’s road game against the Washington Nationals, Lynch got the call out of the bullpen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The track takes after some of her forebearers, specifically Hole’s Courtney Love and the harsh, grungy guitars from Live Through This.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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Probably some kind of grungy T-shirt and jeans.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Idaho Transportation Department has reopened a state highway that was closed nearly a month ago when a midair fighter jet collision during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base left aircraft wreckage on the roadway.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Do not take shelter under highway overpasses; tunneling effects can actually increase wind speeds.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Djena’s hair was always unkempt.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Also, not everyone appreciates dandelions and unkempt lawns.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Noun
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TxDOT is planning to widen busy thoroughfare from Bill Cook Road west of Justin to FM 1830 near Lantana.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Connecting Highway 401 in Ontario with Interstate 75 in Michigan, the six-lane thoroughfare is expected to reduce congestion at surrounding border crossings while facilitating a freer flow of goods between the countries.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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To Washington, a beard made a man look unkempt and slovenly, masking the higher emotions that civility required.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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In the living room, a pilot rearranges an untidy study desk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The expansion of the humanitarian system was untidy and asymmetric, driven by the organizational self-interest of the bigger international NGOs and UN agencies involved in crisis response and their desire for greater market share.—
Time,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/street. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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