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as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
I think we should take one of the less congested roads
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Recent Examples of road
Troopers responded to a report of the one-car crash and found the Nissan in the middle of the northbound side of the road.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Loop Capital expects Wex to stage a comeback, particularly as its over-the-road (OTR) business that makes up ~30% of mobility segment secures more sales.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
But it could be affected down the road if the conflict were to deteriorate and continue for a long time.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
There is a road closure on Interstate 435 from I-70 exit 12A to I-70 East.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Loop Capital expects Wex to stage a comeback, particularly as its over-the-road (OTR) business that makes up ~30% of mobility segment secures more sales.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
But it could be affected down the road if the conflict were to deteriorate and continue for a long time.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
There is a road closure on Interstate 435 from I-70 exit 12A to I-70 East.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road
Noun
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These offsets have allowed Congress to pass larger highway bills even though the HTF has covered a smaller part of the Surface Transportation Program annually.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Authorities say the fire has damaged at least 54 structures and continues to burn through multiple areas, including communities near the Satilla River and several state highways.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lowering the railroad greatly increases safety, reduces noise and has other benefits.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Accidents are common on Indonesia’s aging railroad network.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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For older students walking to school, encourage them to take a safe route with adult crossing guards, travel in pairs or groups, and to not use cellphones while crossing the street.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Exempting fertilizer shipments from some regulations and prioritizing its shipment on railways and barges could help as well.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The wider Bergen archipelago remains underrated, with thousands of model railway-worthy little islands linked by ferries and smooth roads—and the same might be said about Norway’s rainy second city itself, with its proud history of music and culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her house sits on Palmer Road, a busy thoroughfare.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The road at that point includes an exit to the right for the 57 freeway south and under the 210.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Doocy explored local attractions, met with artists and highlighted the city’s deep ties to the famed route.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Steel, concrete, traffic jams, and expressways occupy the greens where some of Miami’s earliest golfers played.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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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,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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