runways

plural of runway

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Recent Examples of runways 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
  • 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
  • Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Three people were killed and one injured in three vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads on Wednesday and Friday, according to preliminary police reports.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In several messages, officials cautioned that high-profile vehicles could face difficulty on roadways, and travel may be hazardous.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The project area is about a quarter-mile from where Highway 50 carves northeast through Rancho Cordova, and from the intersection of Folsom and Sunrise boulevards, two of the city’s major thoroughfares.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • New York is a crossroads for them at the edge of the continent, like a traffic circle with east-west routes running along the ocean or north-south routes going up the harbor or to New Jersey.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Allen had to hocus pocus their way through the receiver deficiencies with screens and other short-distance routes, but James Cook, the tight ends and offensive line delivered ample force.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Make small piles or rows throughout the lawn to collect in bins or yard waste bags.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Wolf spiders can range significantly in size and have three rows of eyes with eight in total, according to the Australian Museum.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Runways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runways. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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