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a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
going the wrong way on a one-way street
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Recent Examples of streets
The chamber estimated that more than 100,000 spectators crowded the streets to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
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Staff Report, Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Closer to the lobby is the quaint Minsheng district, a leafy and walkable grid of low-slung streets filled with mom-and-pop shops, neighborhood shrines, and increasingly, indie cafes and design studios.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The city approved a development agreement for the project in 2018, with the city agreeing to pay $15 million for infrastructure, including streets and parks.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
This appears to be the first Texas road dedicated to Kirk, who grew up around Chicago, although petitions have circulated in several other towns to rename streets.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Each building will have six units, for a total of 48 when the R21 complex is complete, at the corner of 21st and R streets.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The protest then moved to Front and Juniper streets, where police claim students blocked traffic and allegedly jumped in front of vehicles.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some of these volunteer drivers are already patrolling local streets in search of people who need shelter on frigid nights.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Staff Report, Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Closer to the lobby is the quaint Minsheng district, a leafy and walkable grid of low-slung streets filled with mom-and-pop shops, neighborhood shrines, and increasingly, indie cafes and design studios.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The city approved a development agreement for the project in 2018, with the city agreeing to pay $15 million for infrastructure, including streets and parks.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
This appears to be the first Texas road dedicated to Kirk, who grew up around Chicago, although petitions have circulated in several other towns to rename streets.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Each building will have six units, for a total of 48 when the R21 complex is complete, at the corner of 21st and R streets.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The protest then moved to Front and Juniper streets, where police claim students blocked traffic and allegedly jumped in front of vehicles.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
In recent years, neighborhoods ranging from Hancock Park and Lincoln Heights to Mar Vista and Pico Union have been plagued by copper wire theft that darkens the streets.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Some of these volunteer drivers are already patrolling local streets in search of people who need shelter on frigid nights.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streets
Noun
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The property is hidden among a tangle of rural roads and surrounded by windmills, offering a refuge from the bustling local beach of S'Arenal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mexico's president said cartel roadblocks had been cleared from Mexico's highways and that flights would resume in a few days.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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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,
24 Feb. 2026
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Many families, seeking a way to support themselves in the new country, opened food stalls on major thoroughfares—thus, Taiwan’s modern food scene was born.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The home will be far enough away from main roads to be isolated from traffic, yet close enough to these thoroughfares to be convenient.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The deluge flooded various freeways and surface streets across LA County.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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City rules call for certain design standards at the site given its location off two boulevards, Linwood and Gillham.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Many homeowners in the area near Foothill and Junction boulevards say the city isn't keeping up with a long list of maintenance needs.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Sawtooth Mountains resort had six lifts open running across 39 open routes, with no plans to close them anytime soon.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Southwest Airlines is launching four new nonstop routes from Austin this fall as the carrier continues expanding its footprint at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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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,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some sections of expressways were also closed, Kihara said.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, roadways in Southern California’s mountains are expected to be inundated with snow.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Streets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streets. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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