lane

noun

Definition of lanenext
as in road

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Recent Examples of lane That’s the lane where red light is most likely to become routine, billed alongside physical therapy and pain management, rather than replacing anything. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 One lane covers regulated measurement devices that return actual numbers. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 But movement by the defensive line could delay the offensive tackle from being able to seal the edge, or the movement could place a defensive lineman right in the middle of the cutback lane. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 The delineators between the bike lane and sidewalk will help keep cyclists and pedestrians separated. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lane
  1. road
  2. highway
  3. street
  4. roadway
  5. path
  6. freeway
  7. laneway
  8. route
Noun
  • Russian assaults since Thursday have forced the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks in the Ukrainian capital.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Chinese, Russian troops train together The PLA contingent traveled to Russia by road, rail and air and participated in the preparatory phase alongside forces from Russia, Belarus, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Tajikistan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of road
Noun
  • Dyed diesel is not available at most ordinary gas stations or truck stops, and it is normally prohibited for highway use.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In video obtained by KTLA-TV, an SUV can be seen traveling along the highway before smashing into another car.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of highway
Noun
  • This network, which comprises 14% of city streets where 75% of crashes occur, was updated in the new Vision Zero action plan.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The interiors lean soft with warm textures and plenty of natural light, while rooms (despite being near a busy shopping street) are designed to keep you peaceful and comfortable.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of street
Noun
  • According to the call log, a witness told police a vehicle was traveling at a high speed, suddenly hit the brakes and went off the roadway, down an embankment.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The impact threw his rear-seat passenger out of the car onto the roadway.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of roadway
Noun
  • The path of regulation In 2022, the Congressional Budget Office distilled decades of health care policy fights into a single PowerPoint slide.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Moderate flooding of sea water is possibly over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the morning and evening high tides, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • The group listens intently as a symphony of airplanes, freeway traffic and the ploop!
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Vehicles drive on the 405 freeway (overpass) past a US flag displayed outside of the Marathon Petroleum Corp.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of freeway
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
Definition of laneway
Noun
  • The South Asian country meets nearly 85% of its fuel needs via imports, with the Strait of Hormuz being a key supply route before the war.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The route is expected to come into service next summer, albeit using slower trains that won’t cover the planned 316 miles.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of route

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“Lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lane. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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