towpaths

Definition of towpathsnext
plural of towpath

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towpaths
Noun
  • Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • As a growing Waxhaw sees more congestion on the town’s roads, upcoming traffic projects have the potential to smooth out daily commutes.
    March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In a post on X earlier that day, LAPD said protesters along Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets had been warned multiple times by federal authorities not to attempt to tear down a gate or throw objects.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • But the new driverless Ubers won’t be on Miami streets immediately.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 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.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Even slightly wet roadways increase the chances for danger.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The Active Transportation Commission will provide feedback on four ongoing projects related to Fruitridge Road, one of Sacramento’s most dangerous thoroughfares; Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard; Stockton Boulevard, including bus routes along the roadway; and bike lanes on T Street.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The conflict has meant crisis for the aviation industry, particularly in the Middle East, where airspace closures have forced carriers to cancel flights and take longer and costlier routes.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ocean City and North Wildwood are also replacing portions of their wooden walkways.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Tuesday’s Senior Series session began in the program room and concluded with a hike along walkways and through the snow.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Roads will be closed across Elk Grove Sunday as one of the city’s largest runs takes place.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Over the past two years, Nutt has overseen the company’s evolution from Fathom Events, which handled 150 different events a year, to Fathom Entertainment, which releases around 100 titles a year, some with runs of a week or more.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Towpaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpaths. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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