Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorways
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The Hoover-Durant neighborhood, known by some residents as Hoover-Foster, is bound by two interstate highways, distancing the community from the next nearest library branch about a mile away.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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At times, the driver fled from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies on surface streets while heading through the Downey and Norwalk areas, as well as from California Highway Patrol officers on freeways near Inglewood.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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While no freeways will be closed, some on-ramps and off-ramps will be temporarily blocked.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is especially true when traveling long distances away from expressways and major highways, where fast Tesla Superchargers are now common.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trujillo said pothole repairs by the CTDOT are often built into cities’ and towns’ budgets to repair and maintain the roadways.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Drivers were asked to avoid South Watt Avenue and Jackson Road, with roadways in the area expected to remain closed for several hours as authorities investigated at the scene.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2023, protesters flooded nearby streets and surrounded vehicles heading toward the Oscars, bringing arrivals ahead of the show’s start time to a halt.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Parking is limited in South Boston, and multiple streets will be closed.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both turnpikes are currently classified as state highways, said Darian Butler, OTA engineering director.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
4 Feb. 2026
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Most of the construction happening right now is occurring on the highways, turnpikes, and interstates that get most residents through their daily commute.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Active Transportation Commission will provide feedback on four ongoing projects related to Fruitridge Road, one of Sacramento’s most dangerous thoroughfares; Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard; Stockton Boulevard, including bus routes along the roadway; and bike lanes on T Street.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Downtown, museums like The Broad sit near lively outdoor plazas, while main thoroughfares like Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice and Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles proper invite visitors to wander between boutiques, cafes, and galleries under the sun.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Motorways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorways. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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