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Recent Examples of runways
By Monday, flooding had worsened at the airport, with standing water covering parts of both runways and the infield runway safety area.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Apr. 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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Apr. 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
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The quick turnaround was a whirlwind for Griffin, who bolted from Westchester to the busy downtown Brooklyn streets.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Because drivers spend so much time on the streets, the vehicles are designed for comfort, operations manager Michael Bradshaw said.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Depending on the variant, the tank had a maximum speed of 22-30 mph (35-48 km/h) on roads and 15-20 mph (24-32 km/h) off-road, and an operational range of 100-150 mi (160-240 km) on roads and 60-100 mi (97-161 km) cross-country.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Many roads were still blocked in Lincoln County and teams from the agency were assessing the damage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Many District 8 commercial thoroughfares, for example, are ghost towns and need significant economic development.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Some of these thoroughfares are decidedly more visit-worthy than others, and USA Today recently deemed one main street the best in the county.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Some routes might feel more predictable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Police have asked those traveling around the area to plan for delays and try alternative routes if possible.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The wide arches that lend their name to the structure are arranged between the bridge’s piers, with two rows of smaller arches along the top story around the deck.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Barranquilla, Colombia — Surrounded by rows of costumes, reggaeton superstar J Balvin fuels up in his dressing room as thousands of people in the coastal Colombian city of Barranquilla wait outside for his raucous five-hour live performance to begin.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Runways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runways. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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