as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a cow wandered into the roadway
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Recent Examples of roadway
The semi went through the guardrail on the left side of the roadway before crashing down a steep embankment, authorities said.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Rockland Drive was supposed to be left alone, and yet the roadway and the residents were bearing the brunt of the construction site, several people said.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the auto club warned that with autumn settling in, drivers should be extra alert for traffic hazards that include shorter days with diminished daylight, slick roads with rain, morning fog that limits visibility and deer, which may run across roadways.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Backed with enthusiasm by the city’s Planning Commission in 2022 and then approved by a City Council whose membership has since mostly changed, the roadway project has faced controversy ever since construction began two years ago.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Rockland Drive was supposed to be left alone, and yet the roadway and the residents were bearing the brunt of the construction site, several people said.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the auto club warned that with autumn settling in, drivers should be extra alert for traffic hazards that include shorter days with diminished daylight, slick roads with rain, morning fog that limits visibility and deer, which may run across roadways.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Backed with enthusiasm by the city’s Planning Commission in 2022 and then approved by a City Council whose membership has since mostly changed, the roadway project has faced controversy ever since construction began two years ago.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadway
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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,
9 Nov. 2025
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Newsom’s closure of that highway, where shrapnel actually fell on police vehicles, probably saved both lives and plenty of property damage.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Running Fence was envisioned as a fabric-laden fence that would traverse Sonoma and Marin counties in Northern California to the sea, crossing roads, highways, and private property.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Violette_FR’s new London home has large windows and a separate entrance facing Carnaby Street, the historic shopping thoroughfare that’s crowded with locals and tourists alike.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Macy’s chose China Grove for the facility due to its position in the Southeast near major thoroughfares, enabling faster, more efficient service to millions of customers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Waymo has already mapped out portions of San Diego roads and highways and Nalavade said as early as next week, passersby may see a fleet of all-electric Zeekr RT minivans on area streets, further testing and assessing Waymo software.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say).—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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For Travis Lyon, a member of the Alpine Community Planning Group, an ongoing lack of park space in Alpine means taking his kids down the freeway to Santee Lakes or Pine Valley.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Many American cars have their steering on the left side, the opposite of the standard right-side steering in Japan, where expressway tolls are on the right side, for instance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In response, a gunman sprayed Stanfa's car with automatic weapons during an ambush on the expressway, and although he wasn't hurt, his son Joseph was wounded in the head, per UPI.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Photographs have shown large potholes on certain stretches and, at the scene, The Athletic was told that parts of the carriageway were so badly affected that ambulance drivers preferred to use only the fast (left) lane rather than crossing from one side to the other.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Tucked behind locked iron gates on one of the Village’s most storied carriageways, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is a fusion of historic charm and modern refinement.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is your fastest route to real‑time rebooks and alerts.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers As one of North Carolina’s most widespread routes, the Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers encompasses seven counties.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Roadway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadway. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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