towpaths

Definition of towpathsnext
plural of towpath

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towpaths
Noun
  • During the chase, Leatherman used highly dangerous evasive moves on local roads, open fields and residential properties, court documents show.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The normally bustling streets of Islamabad were deserted Saturday morning as security forces sealed roads ahead of the talks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • More than 270 people have died on city streets since the pledge, according to city data, and Sacramento ranked second-worst among California’s 15 largest cities for injury and fatal crashes, with 4,214 people killed or injured in 2023.
    Chris Fusco. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That five-year project between El Toro Road and State Route 73 added new lanes in each direction between Avery and Alicia parkways and a second carpool lane from Alicia Parkway to El Toro Road.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
  • All Southbound lanes of Junipero Serra are closed to all traffic due to the Light Pole blocking all lane.
    Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But that central gathering represented just one of the day’s events demonstrations with the Sacramento region, with hundreds showing up that morning and afternoon to march, chant and wave signs along busy thoroughfares in surrounding suburban cities.
    ANDREW GRAHAM, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • While the state takes care of maintenance for a number of major roads like interstates and highways, the city must maintain other high-traffic thoroughfares.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • South Korea routes around 70% of its crude oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank.
    Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Ongoing military activity in the Middle East and disagreements over Iran’s control of key shipping routes have left the diplomatic effort vulnerable to collapse before the talks even begin.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Pull weeds from flower beds and cracks in walkways.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Power wash your siding, walkways and driveway.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Hoerner went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs, extending his on-base streak to 11 games.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Colton Ludwig also drove in two runs for Kaneland (2-4-1).
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Towpaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpaths. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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