motorways

Definition of motorwaysnext
plural of motorway, chiefly British

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Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.
    Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Now the roads and sidewalks are open, and life is being breathed back into both the small business community and the city, Hoiosen told the Idaho Statesman.
    Rose Evans November 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say).
    Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The two battleground districts are linked by freeways on either side of the valley.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.
    Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This tragedy is the result of the administration sending federal agents onto our streets against the wishes of local law enforcement, including our respected Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Charlotte has a backlog of sidewalk projects stretching across more than 250 miles of thoroughfares.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Big changes are coming to parts of Flatbush Avenue, one of Brooklyn's most congested thoroughfares, as New York City moves forward with a major bus lane redesign aimed at speeding up commutes and improving safety.
    Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Breast arterial calcifications, which are specific to breast arteries, are different from the calcifications common to other areas of the breast.
    Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Additionally, consuming excessive protein can damage arteries and cause heart issues.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Motorways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorways. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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