as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
we took back roads on the way out, and the thruway on the way back
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Recent Examples of thruway
On the roadway portion of a freeway, expressway, or thruway.
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Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2025
On Saturday, parts of the New York thruway had been cleared but remained closed while Pennsylvania worked to clear its interstates in the region.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
State of play: Known as USBR 51, the thruway runs 88 miles from the Missouri border south to Alma.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
The incident in Hillburn led to the closure of the southbound lanes of the thruway for several hours, causing a significant traffic backlog that persisted well into the night.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2024
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Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2025
On Saturday, parts of the New York thruway had been cleared but remained closed while Pennsylvania worked to clear its interstates in the region.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
State of play: Known as USBR 51, the thruway runs 88 miles from the Missouri border south to Alma.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024
The incident in Hillburn led to the closure of the southbound lanes of the thruway for several hours, causing a significant traffic backlog that persisted well into the night.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thruway
Noun
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The measure has been made more complicated by an amendment to a key federal funding bill for highways and public transit infrastructure.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Jennifer Hoffmann also believes the bus pass was worth it, but would also like to see dedicated bus lanes on the highways leading to Arrowhead.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The goal is to transform the highway into a freeway through the city, improving travel time and reducing crashes, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Gary police said a suspect was placed into custody on Wednesday in connection with a road rage expressway shooting earlier this week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That would take the expressway — formally known as State Road 836 and commonly called the Dolphin — to where Eighth Street meets Southwest 157th Avenue.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The major thoroughfare runs parallel to the sea (el mar) and is home to many beachfront rental properties.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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For more information on the DDOT routes, visit the city's website or call 313-933-1300.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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On the media shuttle to get to Arlington… All lanes closed for a wreck on I-30 WB at the turnpike.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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The plane hit a light pole on the turnpike in its final descent into Newark Airport.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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“Thruway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thruway. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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