as in roads
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
going the wrong way on a one-way street
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Recent Examples of streets
Nava’s patrol car became a memorial after it was parked at the corner of Ellis and 25th streets after his death.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
In September 2025, tens of thousands of young protesters poured into the streets of Kathmandu and stormed Nepal’s Parliament.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
The chief and his officers’ conduct, including using chemical agents on residential streets, has spurred federal lawsuits.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
While photos and videos of arrests across the nation have become common, including last week on the streets of Lenexa, Kansas, the experiences of those arrested, detained and deported are rarely heard.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
The team brought two ponies — 17-year-old Pearl and 15-year-old Aiden — who stepped out of their van full of hay and trotted through the streets of New York City.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Each runner got to break the tape at the finish line after navigating the streets.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
A lot of neighborhoods have luminary traditions that involve lining DIY paper lanterns along the streets and pathways.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
In September 2025, tens of thousands of young protesters poured into the streets of Kathmandu and stormed Nepal’s Parliament.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
The chief and his officers’ conduct, including using chemical agents on residential streets, has spurred federal lawsuits.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
While photos and videos of arrests across the nation have become common, including last week on the streets of Lenexa, Kansas, the experiences of those arrested, detained and deported are rarely heard.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
The team brought two ponies — 17-year-old Pearl and 15-year-old Aiden — who stepped out of their van full of hay and trotted through the streets of New York City.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Each runner got to break the tape at the finish line after navigating the streets.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
A lot of neighborhoods have luminary traditions that involve lining DIY paper lanterns along the streets and pathways.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streets
Noun
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Now the roads and sidewalks are open, and life is being breathed back into both the small business community and the city, Hoiosen told the Idaho Statesman.—
Rose Evans
November 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It is situated at the intersection of two long thoroughfares — one that runs north to south and a second that runs east to west — which might have been used as processional routes.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say).—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The two battleground districts are linked by freeways on either side of the valley.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lao was struck dead by a driver Sunday night at the intersection of Marysville and Del Paso boulevards in North Sacramento.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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America’s hometown has open arms for all things Mexican food, with choices up and down the main boulevards.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Golf is a major draw, with courses that look out on the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, as are the hiking and biking paths and routes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the same day, a regional train, called the Desiro High-Capacity (HC), which is designed for shorter to medium-distance routes, successfully completed its first test run near Cairo, which will link the capital with cities like Alexandria and Ain Sokhna.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Intelligent highway, city, and parking capabilities At the core of this technology is High-speed Navigation Cruise Assist, which allows the SUV to easily handle national highways, urban expressways, and ring roads.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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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,
2 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Streets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streets. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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