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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
Tying our long-term ability to fund roads exclusively to fuel consumption no longer reflects how Americans travel.
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Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.
—Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The five-year, $11 billion project will add 16 miles of express lanes and a dedicated busway with the aim of alleviating traffic on one of Atlanta’s most stressful roads.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Water District General Manager Erica Wolski said roads on Wildcat Canyon and San Vicente will have lane closures intermittently during the project.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Because of this, infrastructure improvements to the land will need to be completed before construction can begin, including the build-out of roads, sidewalks, water mains and sewers.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Set the scene Along dusty roads bordered by prickly pears, Kissamos’ taxi drivers roll down windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That attack raised questions about how the city secured Bourbon Street and how a heavy-duty truck was able to drive onto one of the most pedestrian-heavy roads in the nation.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
For myself, having a Wrangler is the perfect vehicle to just drive these desolate roads.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.
—Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The five-year, $11 billion project will add 16 miles of express lanes and a dedicated busway with the aim of alleviating traffic on one of Atlanta’s most stressful roads.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Water District General Manager Erica Wolski said roads on Wildcat Canyon and San Vicente will have lane closures intermittently during the project.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Because of this, infrastructure improvements to the land will need to be completed before construction can begin, including the build-out of roads, sidewalks, water mains and sewers.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Set the scene Along dusty roads bordered by prickly pears, Kissamos’ taxi drivers roll down windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That attack raised questions about how the city secured Bourbon Street and how a heavy-duty truck was able to drive onto one of the most pedestrian-heavy roads in the nation.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
For myself, having a Wrangler is the perfect vehicle to just drive these desolate roads.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
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Most of the state’s 762,000 Jews reside in three South Florida counties — eclipsing much older congregations in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola that thrived long before the advent of air-conditioning and interstate highways.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 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,
20 Apr. 2026
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Norfolk Southern is working with Union Pacific to update its application to merge that the railroads plan to submit next Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Durango, Holyoke and Granby are just three of many towns created directly as a result of railroads.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s signature program was in Echo Park and Venice this week, bringing inside more than 40 Angelenos and clearing eight RVs and trailers off the streets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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His missions involved strafing the German ground transportation system, including railways, roads and fuel depots, with on-board machine guns.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The company thrived with its connection to the Hudson River in Manhattan; to the Erie Canal and the country's growing network of railways.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 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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During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The labels bore a photo of the vast sea of blossoms that once carpeted the Valley, now clogged with crowded freeways.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of San Francisco's busiest freeways remained shut down Saturday, creating major traffic delays and dampening business for some local restaurants and shops.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 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,
20 Apr. 2026
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Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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