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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
The park’s 14 trails range from old mining roads to the perimeter of Kathleen Lake to Thechàl Dhâl, also known as Sheep Mountain, with northern wildlife and Southern Tutchone cultural heritage along the way.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The new tax on Dubai tolls and parking, which began on June 1, will give the UAE government another cut from its roads that’s divorced from the financial performance of the operators.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
They could only be used on roads with a speed limit of more than 35 mph if there is a bike lane.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 4 June 2026
On June 2, Colorado launched the Colorado Stargazing Trail, a constellation of roads that connect the state’s 13 International Dark Sky Parks and eight International Dark Sky Communities.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
On Thursday morning, there were signs of mobilization on the streets, but a heavy security presence remained in place with police patrolling major roads.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Once roads cleared and the people started to move away from the emergency response toward rebuilding, so did the group’s focus.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The new tax on Dubai tolls and parking, which began on June 1, will give the UAE government another cut from its roads that’s divorced from the financial performance of the operators.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
They could only be used on roads with a speed limit of more than 35 mph if there is a bike lane.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 4 June 2026
On June 2, Colorado launched the Colorado Stargazing Trail, a constellation of roads that connect the state’s 13 International Dark Sky Parks and eight International Dark Sky Communities.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
On Thursday morning, there were signs of mobilization on the streets, but a heavy security presence remained in place with police patrolling major roads.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Once roads cleared and the people started to move away from the emergency response toward rebuilding, so did the group’s focus.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
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Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked highways, rail lines and major intersections across Israel, clashing with police and setting cars ablaze as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv ground to a halt.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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The federal government hasn’t owned any freight railroads since the 1920s, with the exception of the Alaska Railroad, now owned by that state.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Chain gangs to build railroads were also established during this time.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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While these instruments might be heard loudly on the streets, they have been banned at the World Cup this year in Mexico to prevent excessive noise.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In fact, this section of the trail is the perfect place to throw away the map (or turn off the Google Maps) and simply wander the cobblestone streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Experts say these hybrid tactics include cyber attacks, border incursions and sabotaging everything from undersea cables to civilian railways.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Minnesota’s Wildflower Project has spent the last decade planting pollinator gardens along medians and railways.—
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
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Where To See Manhattanhenge The best views are from Manhattan’s broad east-west thoroughfares with unobstructed views toward New Jersey across the Hudson River.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The viral Sopranos meme imagines Italian fans leaving behind the Amalfi Coast for six-lane thoroughfares with no sidewalks.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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That analysis, covering roughly eight weeks ended April 23, examined traffic data from freeways including Interstates 405, 10 and 5.—
Lisa Baertlein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Ford and other auto pioneers, for good or bad, led the nation to the rise of freeways and the interstate system.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Lower cabin altitude can help reduce the physiological stress associated with high-altitude travel, an important factor for passengers flying across time zones on long-haul routes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Governments around the globe coordinated a historic release of strategic reserves, while Gulf producers rerouted shipments through alternative export routes.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 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,
1 June 2026
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In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets).—
Phan Khang,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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