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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 occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For those eager to venture farther, the picturesque village of Limone sul Garda is an easy 30-minute drive along scenic lakeside roads.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
How to check online The Michigan Department of Transportation maintains a website showing all construction, closures and other information for in-state roads.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As state troopers blocked roads leading to the plant and set up a security perimeter, nearly 500 federal, state and local officers poured into the sprawling battery production facility, still under construction.
—Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
That land doesn't include the subdivisions, schools, roads and infrastructure needed to sustain the giant development.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The effects of the massive storm could destroy dunes, threaten beachfront houses and flood roads.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For those eager to venture farther, the picturesque village of Limone sul Garda is an easy 30-minute drive along scenic lakeside roads.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
How to check online The Michigan Department of Transportation maintains a website showing all construction, closures and other information for in-state roads.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As state troopers blocked roads leading to the plant and set up a security perimeter, nearly 500 federal, state and local officers poured into the sprawling battery production facility, still under construction.
—Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
That land doesn't include the subdivisions, schools, roads and infrastructure needed to sustain the giant development.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The effects of the massive storm could destroy dunes, threaten beachfront houses and flood roads.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
Noun
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Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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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,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the presidents of the Central Pacific and, yes, Union Pacific railroads met in 1869 to drive the final ceremonial rail stake into the ground, connecting the east and west coasts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Railroad Administration said that the biggest railroads that deliver more than 90% of the nation’s freight have all been audited on a regular basis.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fairgoers can take advantage of Valley Regional Transit, which will shuttle people from any VRT stop to 13th and Ridenbaugh streets (about two blocks from the fair) — and back afterward.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Protesters also took to the streets in other municipalities, including Damak, Birtamod, Itahari, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Bharatpur, Pokhara, Birgunj, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Tulsipur, and Dhangadhi, according to the Kathmandu Post.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The authorities will set a minimum private shareholding requirement for infrastructure projects such as railways, nuclear power and oil pipelines, NDRC spokeswoman Li Chao said at the Friday briefing, a move aimed to broaden private investors’ access to major national ventures.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Eastern & Oriental Express, Southeast Asia Bullet trains aren’t the only railways worth traveling on in Asia, especially where Belmond is concerned.—
Ann Shields,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The main thoroughfares, Bridge Street and Castlebar Street, are lined with homegrown shops, cafés, and pubs situated in historic buildings.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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For drivers, it is recommended to be incredibly cautious and perhaps being in the passenger seat is more fitting for this one, but rolling down main thoroughfares will show different angles of the city.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Whether accelerating onto freeways or overtaking, the Mazda feels far more athletic than most family SUVs.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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For investigators working major accident scenes on public roadways, the ability to more quickly means streets and freeways get reopened quicker.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were routes in which Brown broke inside, and a defender was awaiting.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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