secondary road

noun

Definition of secondary roadnext
as in side road

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Recent Examples of secondary road Here's how to track snowplows in Michigan In Wayne County, road-clearing trucks first prioritize freeways, then move to county primary and secondary roads, subdivisions and gravel roads, in that order, Tomocik said. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Public works crews are focusing on salting main and secondary roads, as plowing ice is ineffective. — Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Jan. 2026 Up in Wake County, main and secondary roads also remained covered with the white stuff, the latest updates showed. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026 Be especially mindful on bridges, overpasses, and secondary roads. — Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for secondary road
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary road
  1. side road
  2. side street
  3. high road
  4. street
  5. road
  6. branch
  7. highway
Noun
  • Video from the scene showed investigators methodically walking across freeway lanes looking for evidence as a river of morning commuters moved around the closure on side roads before getting back on the freeway.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • Residents feared those small streets would become side roads for drivers looking to avoid traffic on Mallard Creek Road.
    — Desiree Mathurin April 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of side road
Noun
  • Tucked away on a side street of the famous Avenida da Liberdade, the Avani in Lisbon offers a fuss-free stay with modern amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But when renovating an 18th-century apartment on a side street in the Marais, architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard boldly undid a number of alterations to the home over the years.
    — Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Definition of side street
Noun
  • In anticipation of high road traffic on game day, local officials will extend the closure of Tasman Drive.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Unfortunately, there is no high road to take here when the president and the Republicans thrive in the ditch.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of high road
Noun
  • Social media video captured an unconventional pursuit in Los Angeles over the weekend, when a runaway pig led a wild chase through the streets of West Hollywood before it was finally captured.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Office buildings and retail corridors emptied out, while San Francisco became emblematic of the challenges facing post-pandemic cities, such as an increase in street homelessness and a surge in petty crime.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of street
Noun
  • This is a sophisticated, adaptive, three-chamber air suspension system that continuously adjusts to road topography and driving style.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Parts of the road broke off and some were evacuated from their homes.
    — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of road
Noun
  • Filed jointly with the WGA West and East branches, the guild’s suit claims the merger violates antitrust law and would inflict irreparable harm on industry scribes.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ann Braunstein lives off of Hutchison Road where branches and stumps line her street as well.
    — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of branch
Noun
  • As for additional traffic on the Parkway West itself, Zang says there won't be significant impact until crews start putting up steel over the highway.
    — John Shumway, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • From the highway, at least three sheriff vehicles were seen parked at the top of a residential driveway.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of highway

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“Secondary road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondary%20road. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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