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
These are not the kinds of establishments that are at home on busy city thoroughfares or town squares.
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Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Thousands of marchers flooded the thoroughfares of Venice to protest the presence of Israel at the Venice Biennale, with many national pavilions shuttering in solidarity.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 May 2026
Many District 8 commercial thoroughfares, for example, are ghost towns and need significant economic development.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Leading up to the complex and Building 27 is Erie Boulevard, one of the city’s main thoroughfares.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy thoroughfares and its effective closure since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran six weeks ago has resulted in unprecedented supply disruption.
—Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Thousands of marchers flooded the thoroughfares of Venice to protest the presence of Israel at the Venice Biennale, with many national pavilions shuttering in solidarity.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 May 2026
Many District 8 commercial thoroughfares, for example, are ghost towns and need significant economic development.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Leading up to the complex and Building 27 is Erie Boulevard, one of the city’s main thoroughfares.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy thoroughfares and its effective closure since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran six weeks ago has resulted in unprecedented supply disruption.
—Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughfares
Noun
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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
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From scenic highways and spontaneous detours to roadside inns and vintage diners, road trips offer a certain kind of freedom and ambiance that a flight can simply never replicate.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Entire streets in the west Orange County community disappeared underwater as residents scrambled to escape rising floodwaters in the middle of the night.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The beer aisles in the surrounding supermarkets were barren, pubs were packed and the streets flooded.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Pollution from the Port of Oakland and nearby freeways has long been a social equity issue for some residents – and now, there is a push for another freeway, Interstate 580, to shoulder some of that burden.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The council also exempted from SB 79 areas that are close to a transit stop but violate the spirit of SB 79 because residents can’t walk to it easily because of barriers like canyons, freeways or a lack of sidewalks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Santa Monica Pier, especially north of Pico and south of Wilshire boulevards, remains the only Los Angeles County beach to make Heal the Bay’s list despite the city’s recent infrastructure improvements.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Southport, Merseyside There’s a surprising link between breezy Southport and the boulevards of Paris.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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
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These expressways would rapidly move large volumes of vehicles in and out of the central business district without using local roads.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Guests can rent courtesy bikes or use trail maps to explore local running routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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These aircraft repeatedly fly similar routes and rely on persistent radio-frequency links, allowing Russian electronic warfare systems to map and exploit these signals, causing the drones to lose control and crash.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Use caution on roadways where smoke may reduce visibility.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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“Thoroughfares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughfares. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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