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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
Depending on the variant, the tank had a maximum speed of 22-30 mph (35-48 km/h) on roads and 15-20 mph (24-32 km/h) off-road, and an operational range of 100-150 mi (160-240 km) on roads and 60-100 mi (97-161 km) cross-country.
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Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Many roads were still blocked in Lincoln County and teams from the agency were assessing the damage.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
However, from the structural deficit to the condition of our roads and parks to slow public-safety response times, San Diego is a city in decline by nearly every objective measure.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
As one local ride share driver told me, what happens on the roads of Los Angeles is a microcosm of what’s happening across the country.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Orlando’s annual Corporate 5K race returns to Lake Eola Park on Thursday, closing several roads in the city’s downtown.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
In the spring, all is awash with green and swooped by swallows, and the many roads and hiking trails are beautifully edged with flowers.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
While this is not a severe weather setup, rainfall rates could be efficient enough to produce localized flooding or ponding on roads.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Many roads were still blocked in Lincoln County and teams from the agency were assessing the damage.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
However, from the structural deficit to the condition of our roads and parks to slow public-safety response times, San Diego is a city in decline by nearly every objective measure.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
As one local ride share driver told me, what happens on the roads of Los Angeles is a microcosm of what’s happening across the country.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Orlando’s annual Corporate 5K race returns to Lake Eola Park on Thursday, closing several roads in the city’s downtown.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
In the spring, all is awash with green and swooped by swallows, and the many roads and hiking trails are beautifully edged with flowers.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
While this is not a severe weather setup, rainfall rates could be efficient enough to produce localized flooding or ponding on roads.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
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The redesign, mandated by the City Council in a 2023 law, adds 43 miles to the city’s 1970s-era network of truck routes — and in so doing, officials hope, streamlines access to highways and industry.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The highways, commerce and population have changed our environment — and often, not for the better.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 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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Snakes, freeways, difficult men and Didion’s quiet brutality hang in the air like the oppressive heat of this unusually warm spring day.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 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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Steel, concrete, traffic jams, and expressways occupy the greens where some of Miami’s earliest golfers played.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 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,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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