lane

Definition of lanenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lane Kennard weaved through the lane to deposit a layup on a fast-break opportunity to knot the score at 42-all in the second quarter. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026 The crash happened Monday along Highway 65 in Franklin County, where officials say the vehicle left the roadway, crossed into the opposite lane and slammed into a tree line before catching fire. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, a coalition of about 30 countries, excluding the US, are to discuss plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane at a virtual summit hosted by the UK on Thursday. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Some Charlotte region transportation board members want a say on whether the contentious Interstate 77 South toll lane project should continue based on upcoming design changes. Desiree Mathurin march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lane
Noun
  • The National Weather Service says strong winds could generate breaking waves of 8 feet causing dune erosion and road overwash.
    Mark Price April 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The Flyers have road games at Detroit and Winnipeg followed by home contests against Carolina and Montreal.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There's no way bicycles are supposed to be on the highway.
    Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This comprises 5,468 ultra-fast charging piles, 1,216 800-V ultra-fast charging stations, and 6,269 stations in highway service areas.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On the streets of Saigon, there was widespread looting.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Four people were wounded after someone opened fire during a street takeover in the San Gabriel Valley, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The roadway was blocked for about five hours following the accident.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
  • He was found along Mississippi Street and partly in the roadway, according to the affidavit.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There will be little temptation to venture away from the comforts of the resort’s idyllic and famously still beach, unless by boat, kayak, or bike to explore the surrounding archipelago’s dramatic cliffs, caves, and paths.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The suspect led pursuing officers along the 101 and 134 freeways.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Wide-ranging closures of freeway lanes and ramps are scheduled to resume in the Bay Area to install fiber optics as part of a major California broadband initiative, according to a state government agency.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.
    Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Its laneway culture, independent spirit, and deep bar history mirror Death & Co’s own ethos of craft and discovery.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • He is fascinated by how roads connect and enjoys designing his own imaginative routes and paths.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The fees would act as a kind of war reparations, says Ghiselli, while allowing Iran to institutionalize its management of the shipping route.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lane. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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