Thesaurus results for THOROUGHFARES

thoroughfares

noun

plural of thoroughfare

as in highways

a passage cleared for public vehicular travel one of the city's main thoroughfares

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Recent Examples of thoroughfares Towns were depopulated or abandoned altogether; farmland was left fallow; forests regrew; busy thoroughfares fell silent and grand villas derelict. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 Officials in La Grange are looking at how to improve one of the main thoroughfares in town. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 In squares and main thoroughfares, vendors were seen selling Egyptian flags, whistles and fan paraphernalia in preparation for the game. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 There was also a huge security perimeter, with major thoroughfares around MSG closed off to cars and pedestrians. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 At its heart, a fourth-century Christian basilica overlooking one of the city’s main thoroughfares, while two watchtowers guarded its outskirts. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 From the dramatic California coast to the historic thoroughfares of New England, the United States is brimming with scenic drives. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Foot traffic has slowed to a trickle, and the restaurant’s layout — with an almost entirely open wall that looks onto one of Boyle Height’s busiest thoroughfares — isn’t helping. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 The two major thoroughfares will have one lane closed in each direction until cleanup is complete, which will last through summer, Pestrella said. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026

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Noun

Its only link to the province’s highways is a 5-hour train ride that shuttles passengers, freight, and vehicles through the Boreal forest.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
Developers have pointed to the area as an ideal location because of its proximity to major highways, existing parking structure and nearby public transit hubs, such as the KC Streetcar.

— Dylan Lysen July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of highways

Noun

San Jose argues there's no reasonable expectation of privacy on public roads, pointing to a California appeals court decision that allowed police to access traffic camera footage of a murder suspect without a warrant.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
The remaining space is reserved for buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of roads

Noun

Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Lauren Harper, was breaking department rules, and potentially the law, by having sex in parking lots and along streets.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of streets

Noun

As joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1873 to 1918, Budapest was one of the liveliest, most cultured, and prosperous cities in Europe; that golden era saw the construction of grand boulevards and numerous splendid buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Limon’s Afro-Caribbean heritage, historic wooden architecture and waterfront boulevards create a unique urban setting unlike anywhere else in the region.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of boulevards

Noun

Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
In November 2016, Santa Clara County voters approved Measure B, a 30-year, half-cent countywide sales tax to enhance transit, highways, expressways, and active transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, and complete streets).

— Phan Khang, Mercury News, 18 May 2026

Definition of expressways

Noun

Nasser said the company will continue to capitalize on all export routes, including Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline in Egypt.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The group's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee expressed concern over attacks on energy infrastructure and maritime routes, which exacerbate market instability.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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