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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
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
On southbound East Loop 820 frontage road between Lancaster Avenue to Meadowbrook Drive, elevation changes on the new roadway have led to the closure of some streets and road connections, but that frontage road and its accompanying streets are expected to reopen this fall.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Two Idiot Girls, co-hosted with sister Deison Afualo, has become popular enough to hit the road with live shows, while The Comment Section recently expanded from Spotify exclusivity to YouTube video episodes.
—Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The audiobook also includes exclusive material from Hernandez's stage show and life on the road, and reflections of her childhood.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
On southbound East Loop 820 frontage road between Lancaster Avenue to Meadowbrook Drive, elevation changes on the new roadway have led to the closure of some streets and road connections, but that frontage road and its accompanying streets are expected to reopen this fall.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Two Idiot Girls, co-hosted with sister Deison Afualo, has become popular enough to hit the road with live shows, while The Comment Section recently expanded from Spotify exclusivity to YouTube video episodes.
—Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The audiobook also includes exclusive material from Hernandez's stage show and life on the road, and reflections of her childhood.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road
Noun
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The measure has been made more complicated by an amendment to a key federal funding bill for highways and public transit infrastructure.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Jennifer Hoffmann also believes the bus pass was worth it, but would also like to see dedicated bus lanes on the highways leading to Arrowhead.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Gabriel Arrazola Perez, 44, was found fatally stabbed near railroad tracks on Memorial Day.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The agency said losses incurred by the trucking industry, insurance companies and railroads exceed $10 billion annually nationwide, while the average loss associated with a cargo theft is about $225,000.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Exciting infrastructure plans are afoot in Europe also, as a number of audacious underground mega tunnels are redrawing the railway map of the continent.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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In recent years Britain’s railways have had one of the world’s best safety records.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The major thoroughfare runs parallel to the sea (el mar) and is home to many beachfront rental properties.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Left led downhill to Garberville and to the endless freeway thereafter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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The accident prompted extensive freeway closures and a shutdown of westbound lanes, per CHP traffic logs.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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On one end, the route took the avocado and papaya from Mexico to Asia.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
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The alert triggered temporary closures along a major highway, the Décarie expressway, as well as a temporary shutdown of significant sections of two subway lines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 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,
22 June 2026
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“Road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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