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as in highways
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 roads
Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The city’s portion would only go to public improvements such as roads, water and sewers.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In addition to the larger projects, the county plans to resurface nearly 45 lane-miles of DuPage roads, the release said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Fox News Digital reporting outlines the specifics of the recall, the nature of the safety flaw, and what this setback means for the future of fully autonomous transportation on public roads.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Quietly, writer-director Michael Sarnoski has made a niche for himself as a storyteller of regrets, of roads not taken.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
During this time of year, egg-bearing females travel across land, often crossing roads, in search of suitable locations to dig nests and lay eggs.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
What good is a sim on normal roads?
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The city’s portion would only go to public improvements such as roads, water and sewers.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In addition to the larger projects, the county plans to resurface nearly 45 lane-miles of DuPage roads, the release said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Fox News Digital reporting outlines the specifics of the recall, the nature of the safety flaw, and what this setback means for the future of fully autonomous transportation on public roads.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Quietly, writer-director Michael Sarnoski has made a niche for himself as a storyteller of regrets, of roads not taken.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
During this time of year, egg-bearing females travel across land, often crossing roads, in search of suitable locations to dig nests and lay eggs.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
What good is a sim on normal roads?
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
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Milford, a bustling and popular city, easily accessible because of highways and a destination for its beaches, also is an important part of Connecticut’s history.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Lane closures are in place on ramps on both highways there through 2027.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Republican primary runoff race for Railroad Commissioner candidates The office is misnamed, as the office does not oversee the state railroads.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The railroads refiled their merger application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Thursday in hopes of pushing forward with the process.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The quick turnaround was a whirlwind for Griffin, who bolted from Westchester to the busy downtown Brooklyn streets.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Because drivers spend so much time on the streets, the vehicles are designed for comfort, operations manager Michael Bradshaw said.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 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 Citi Custom Cash's select transit category encompasses a lot of purchases, including bus lines, subways, passenger railways and ferries.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Many District 8 commercial thoroughfares, for example, are ghost towns and need significant economic development.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Some of these thoroughfares are decidedly more visit-worthy than others, and USA Today recently deemed one main street the best in the county.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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The council also exempted from SB 79 areas that are close to a transit stop but violate the spirit of SB 79 because residents can’t walk to it easily because of barriers like canyons, freeways or a lack of sidewalks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Our urban centers have run out of capacity for significantly expanding our airports and freeways.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Some routes might feel more predictable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Police have asked those traveling around the area to plan for delays and try alternative routes if possible.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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These expressways would rapidly move large volumes of vehicles in and out of the central business district without using local roads.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 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,
11 May 2026
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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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