as in roadway
a path for walking
a concrete walkway A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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For a Mixed Border or Bed The late spring blooms of a rhododendron are a show-stopper in a mixed bed or low border along walkways and the foliage and shape bring year-round interest.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Its architecture, in which yew hedges and pleasantly aged pink-brick walls define rooms and axial walkways, was primarily Nicolson’s work.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Our local senior center was painted recently, and the wall adjacent to the walkway is being attacked by the crows.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The concept for the landmark is a walkway through the park with panels showing Mansfield’s population growth over the decades.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Its architecture, in which yew hedges and pleasantly aged pink-brick walls define rooms and axial walkways, was primarily Nicolson’s work.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Our local senior center was painted recently, and the wall adjacent to the walkway is being attacked by the crows.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The concept for the landmark is a walkway through the park with panels showing Mansfield’s population growth over the decades.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkway
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez was found dead just off the roadway behind a burgundy Honda Accord with gunshot wounds to the bridge of his nose and center of the back of his head, the affidavit said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for a fifth of the world’s oil shipments, spiked oil prices past the key $100 per barrel level.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The passageway from track 5 to 21 is officially called the West End Concourse, but some call it TikTok Hall.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a road closure at Kaw Drive and I-435 South.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Savanti Travel’s Rowan recalled a client, who was in Paris on a business trip, arriving late for an appointment after ChatGPT suggested a route that failed to account for road closures due to construction.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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Everyone gathers on Franklin Street, the town’s historic thoroughfare that’s full of restaurants, bars, museums, galleries, shops, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Walkway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkway. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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