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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
Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
As a growing Waxhaw sees more congestion on the town’s roads, upcoming traffic projects have the potential to smooth out daily commutes.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Drivecast is The Drive‘s weekly podcast taking you behind-the-scenes with the biggest stories, controversies, and characters shaping the automotive industry and the way our roads look today.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The car is meant for public roads, but its rear wheels can be fitted with a non-street-legal Manthey Racing aero disc on track days.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
McKenna was reported missing on March 15 in Sioux Falls, while a significant early spring snowstorm brought in anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow, strong winds and icy roads across the eastern part of the state.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
But Colorado law caps the fines municipalities can charge for photo speeding tickets at $40 on regular roads and $80 in school or construction zones.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
There is also the possibility for heavy downpours, with as much as one and a half inches of rain falling, which could cause flooding issues, especially in low-lying areas and on roads.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
However, people traveling for the game may want to be aware of slippery roads and potential visibility issues on their way home after the game – particularly any Brewers or White Sox fans coming to the game from the Chicago area.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
As a growing Waxhaw sees more congestion on the town’s roads, upcoming traffic projects have the potential to smooth out daily commutes.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The Drivecast is The Drive‘s weekly podcast taking you behind-the-scenes with the biggest stories, controversies, and characters shaping the automotive industry and the way our roads look today.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The car is meant for public roads, but its rear wheels can be fitted with a non-street-legal Manthey Racing aero disc on track days.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
McKenna was reported missing on March 15 in Sioux Falls, while a significant early spring snowstorm brought in anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow, strong winds and icy roads across the eastern part of the state.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
But Colorado law caps the fines municipalities can charge for photo speeding tickets at $40 on regular roads and $80 in school or construction zones.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
There is also the possibility for heavy downpours, with as much as one and a half inches of rain falling, which could cause flooding issues, especially in low-lying areas and on roads.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
However, people traveling for the game may want to be aware of slippery roads and potential visibility issues on their way home after the game – particularly any Brewers or White Sox fans coming to the game from the Chicago area.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
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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,
31 Mar. 2026
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Waymo doesn’t yet operate on Miami highways.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now most of the great passenger railroads have withered and died, and they have been replaced by Amtrak, which has mammoth troubles of its own.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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This wasn’t just a union of railroads, however.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Mar. 2026
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In a post on X earlier that day, LAPD said protesters along Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets had been warned multiple times by federal authorities not to attempt to tear down a gate or throw objects.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the new driverless Ubers won’t be on Miami streets immediately.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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India’s railways and power utilities are undergoing aggressive reform and receiving heavy state support, with the government doubling down on capital spending.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The history, the old buildings and hidden railways and factories and all that.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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While the state takes care of maintenance for a number of major roads like interstates and highways, the city must maintain other high-traffic thoroughfares.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Active Transportation Commission will provide feedback on four ongoing projects related to Fruitridge Road, one of Sacramento’s most dangerous thoroughfares; Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard; Stockton Boulevard, including bus routes along the roadway; and bike lanes on T Street.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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At times, the driver fled from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies on surface streets while heading through the Downey and Norwalk areas, as well as from California Highway Patrol officers on freeways near Inglewood.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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While no freeways will be closed, some on-ramps and off-ramps will be temporarily blocked.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has meant crisis for the aviation industry, particularly in the Middle East, where airspace closures have forced carriers to cancel flights and take longer and costlier routes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 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,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is especially true when traveling long distances away from expressways and major highways, where fast Tesla Superchargers are now common.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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