as in highway
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
the turnpike was jammed with people heading south for the long weekend
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Recent Examples of turnpike
The jet crossed over the turnpike at 19 feet above the ground.
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Russell Lewis, NPR, 4 June 2026
Since the early 1960s, her drawings, watercolors, acrylics, and collages have run like scenic byways along the whooshing turnpike of contemporary art.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
As transportation networks expanded—first with canals and turnpikes, and later with railroads—rural isolation began to fade.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Officials with the port authority confirmed that an object was struck and that a delivery truck on the turnpike at the time also was damaged.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
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Russell Lewis, NPR, 4 June 2026
Since the early 1960s, her drawings, watercolors, acrylics, and collages have run like scenic byways along the whooshing turnpike of contemporary art.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
As transportation networks expanded—first with canals and turnpikes, and later with railroads—rural isolation began to fade.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Officials with the port authority confirmed that an object was struck and that a delivery truck on the turnpike at the time also was damaged.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnpike
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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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Left led downhill to Garberville and to the endless freeway thereafter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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The accident prompted extensive freeway closures and a shutdown of westbound lanes, per CHP traffic logs.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 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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The alert triggered temporary closures along a major highway, the Décarie expressway, as well as a temporary shutdown of significant sections of two subway lines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 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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On one end, the route took the avocado and papaya from Mexico to Asia.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
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Food also figured into other odd roadway incidents.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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“Turnpike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnpike. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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