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a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a cow wandered into the roadway
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Recent Examples of roadways
The ports, like the main roadways, have become strategic targets for armed gangs, which generate millions of dollars through extortion schemes imposed on truck drivers moving goods in and out of the ports.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Public roadways will remain open, and a no-fly zone for drones will be in effect at Meadowbrook Park.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Denver should recognize the mistake of deprioritizing low-level infractions and correct course on addressing major safety issues on our roadways.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Nearly 41% of fatalities on Michigan roadways in 2023 involved alcohol and/or drugs.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
During the advisory, slippery travel conditions are possible, especially on untreated roadways.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Public roadways will remain open, and a no-fly zone for drones will be in effect at Meadowbrook Park.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Denver should recognize the mistake of deprioritizing low-level infractions and correct course on addressing major safety issues on our roadways.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Nearly 41% of fatalities on Michigan roadways in 2023 involved alcohol and/or drugs.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
During the advisory, slippery travel conditions are possible, especially on untreated roadways.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadways
Noun
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In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 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,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Milan’s thoroughfares have consistently offered The Sartorialist the perfect playground.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Chicago's overnight winter parking ban goes into effect on several major city thoroughfares early Monday morning.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The car exited onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway, traveled on multiple city streets, and then headed south on Interstate 29.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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With space tight at premium centers and top commercial streets in prosperous communities, Barr sees retailers opening their eyes to other destinations that were ignored in the past.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The California Highway Patrol also closed sections of the westbound 60 and 10 freeways as the fire spread Monday.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Los Angeles is famously one of the most car-dependent cities in the world, relying on a spaghetti of interconnecting freeways that spread out across a sprawling area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Hanoi is spending billions of dollars on new transport infrastructure, including new expressways, railways, ports, and airports.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 June 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,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Local authorities will continue monitoring roadways and coordinating clearing operations on major routes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Those routes are visible via a GPS tracker, allowing families to catch up with them at any point.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Simply strolling down newly iconic wide boulevards like the Champs-Élysées was enchanting.—
Jennifer Dasal
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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His real name was Gyula Halász, and the city of Paris—its bâtiments and boulevards—was his specialty.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
12 July 2025
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“Roadways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadways. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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