ring roads

plural of ring road, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ring roads
Noun
  • This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Drivers needed a super-thin sole to feel the pedals, a rounded heel to pivot smoothly around sharp European switchbacks, and a tight suede fit.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The shooting came hours after thousands of Knicks fans flooded streets across Manhattan to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title since 1973.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Traffic on the streets around the Garden came to a standstill after the game as the NYPD maintained a heavy presence.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.
    Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • The suspect continued driving through the windy roads near Castaic Lake as officers trailed behind.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
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“Ring roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring%20roads. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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