as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a cow wandered into the roadway
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Recent Examples of roadways
Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
As of last year, those levels were 19% higher near highways than other roadways, Green added.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Construction on the project began in September 2019, with the facility completed in early 2023 and surrounding roadways finished in 2024.
—City News Service, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The roadways have long been thought of as shortcuts to LAX, despite decades of evidence that proves otherwise.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Some major California roadways, including Interstate 80 and Interstate 880, require three or more occupants in the HOV lane.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Ice concerns Untreated roadways will quickly become slick and treacherous in the freezing rain zone.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Autonomous driving tools often mean safer roadways for drivers and pedestrians alike, but semi-autonomous cars are still involved in collisions, raising legal questions about who’s liable for the damages.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Both roadways would have entrances to the school campus.
—Nathan Pilling
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
As of last year, those levels were 19% higher near highways than other roadways, Green added.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Construction on the project began in September 2019, with the facility completed in early 2023 and surrounding roadways finished in 2024.
—City News Service, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
The roadways have long been thought of as shortcuts to LAX, despite decades of evidence that proves otherwise.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Some major California roadways, including Interstate 80 and Interstate 880, require three or more occupants in the HOV lane.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Ice concerns Untreated roadways will quickly become slick and treacherous in the freezing rain zone.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Autonomous driving tools often mean safer roadways for drivers and pedestrians alike, but semi-autonomous cars are still involved in collisions, raising legal questions about who’s liable for the damages.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Both roadways would have entrances to the school campus.
—Nathan Pilling
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadways
Noun
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This is especially true when traveling long distances away from expressways and major highways, where fast Tesla Superchargers are now common.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the state also built a huge transportation and logistics sector, driven by its highways, railroads and airports for both cargo and passengers.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Morris mentioned pedestrian caps possibly being built along various roads in the downtown area to encourage people to explore local businesses more easily.—
Hedija Spahalic,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cinespace Studios Los Angeles is located in a bustling retail district on one of the Valley’s major thoroughfares, Victory Boulevard.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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But plentiful footage of Iranian munitions impacting hotels, airports and major thoroughfares in major Gulf cities indicates otherwise.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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QueenEr’Re was the second 11-year-old to be killed on the block since early 2023, the latest loss in an area already marked by streets named for Derrick Turnbow and Domonic Davis, whose young lives were also claimed by gun violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Reaching Captiva Island is part of the charm—a drive over the Sanibel Causeway, through Sanibel’s artsy streets, then across Blind Pass Bridge into a quieter, more secluded world.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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While no freeways will be closed, some on-ramps and off-ramps will be temporarily blocked.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 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,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is especially true when traveling long distances away from expressways and major highways, where fast Tesla Superchargers are now common.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia said damage to the rail infrastructure forced changes to a number of routes in the center-west of the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's state rail operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, said damage to the rail infrastructure forced changes to a number of routes in the center-west of the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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City rules call for certain design standards at the site given its location off two boulevards, Linwood and Gillham.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Many homeowners in the area near Foothill and Junction boulevards say the city isn't keeping up with a long list of maintenance needs.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Roadways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadways. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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