runways

plural of runway

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Recent Examples of runways At LaGuardia Airport, a sinkhole was found near one of the runways, forcing that runway to shut down for emergency repairs. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 20 May 2026 While Ralph Lauren, Christian Siriano, Tory Burch and more top designers showcased captivating Spring/Summer 2026 collections on the runways located in all five boroughs, the celebrity-centric events that unfolded off the runway were equally as show-stopping (and yes, Love Island-filled). Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runways
Noun
  • The shooting came hours after thousands of Knicks fans flooded streets across Manhattan to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title since 1973.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Traffic on the streets around the Garden came to a standstill after the game as the NYPD maintained a heavy presence.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The suspect continued driving through the windy roads near Castaic Lake as officers trailed behind.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Residents can type in their address to see if there is ponding or flooding on nearby roadways.
    Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • Those designs showed roadways through people’s homes, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods that have borne the cost of growth before.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Very basic over most of the city, very elaborate along the main thoroughfares.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • The two major thoroughfares will have one lane closed in each direction until cleanup is complete, which will last through summer, Pestrella said.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • That five-year project between El Toro Road and State Route 73 added new lanes in each direction between Avery and Alicia parkways and a second carpool lane from Alicia Parkway to El Toro Road.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
  • All Southbound lanes of Junipero Serra are closed to all traffic due to the Light Pole blocking all lane.
    Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • This allows the machine to identify obstacles, plan routes, and navigate without constant human control.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Built into the cliffs, the casual beach club had rows of umbrellas and chaises with plenty of places to swim.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 June 2026
  • There are scarlet curtains, rows and rows of empty chairs that give off a Shining vibe, and grand wooden beams on the ceiling.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026

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“Runways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runways. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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