towpaths

plural of towpath

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towpaths
Noun
  • The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The future of the downtown block, bound by Second and Third streets and Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Post Office Alley, has long been slated for redevelopment.
    Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Tens of thousands of people crowded the streets of the capital Hanoi, most of whom were wearing red shirts and holding Vietnamese flags, in a strong show of nationalism in the Communist-run country.
    Phuong Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The main thoroughfares, Bridge Street and Castlebar Street, are lined with homegrown shops, cafés, and pubs situated in historic buildings.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • For drivers, it is recommended to be incredibly cautious and perhaps being in the passenger seat is more fitting for this one, but rolling down main thoroughfares will show different angles of the city.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.
    Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • There were routes in which Brown broke inside, and a defender was awaiting.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The centerpiece of this renovation is Baltimore Street, which has been completely overhauled with new walkways, lighting, landscaping, and infrastructure to enhance the overall experience for both locals and visitors.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Reduce clutter in walkways to prevent trips and falls.
    Health, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Running backs Sire Gaines and Malik Sherrod each scored in the first quarter and broke off impressive runs, and combined for 140 yards on the ground.
    Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
  • And Wacha entered Friday’s action with the second-fewest runs of support among pitchers with at least 27 starts.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser has offered cautious support, noting that the District has already spent years upgrading local streets, alleys, and tree coverage.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, winding alleys lead past plaques of Saint Catalina Thomàs—Mallorca’s patron saint—born in the village in 1533.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Towpaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpaths. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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