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a path for walking
a concrete walkway A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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Recent Examples of walkways
Before installing tile on patios, terraces, or walkways, verify that the material is rated for exterior use and can withstand exposure to weather and temperature fluctuations.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Terraced walkways would connect affordable and market-rate housing, community spaces and the Restorative Care Village to the county’s medical hub, pending crucial investor and political support.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
According to listing agent Leslie Doran of Christie’s International Real Estate in Rochester, the current owner invested in enhancing the estate’s outdoor spaces, including extensive landscaping, stone retaining walls along Paint Creek and improvements to the property’s gardens and walkways.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
The crash left his arm shattered and elbow dislocated, now his family is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of e-bikes on public walkways.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Decorate your walkways with chalk.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
Worked on by architect Julia Morgan for nearly 30 years, the estate, which was never officially finished, includes 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, where Hearst displayed his impressive art collection.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The pool, a multilevel fantasia of waterslides and relaxation areas, was laced with walkways shaded by native plants; our children played there for hours.
—Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
To avoid these issues, prune overgrown plants and trees regularly and pay particular attention to plants that have grown into walkways or that overhang areas where children and pets are active.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Terraced walkways would connect affordable and market-rate housing, community spaces and the Restorative Care Village to the county’s medical hub, pending crucial investor and political support.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
According to listing agent Leslie Doran of Christie’s International Real Estate in Rochester, the current owner invested in enhancing the estate’s outdoor spaces, including extensive landscaping, stone retaining walls along Paint Creek and improvements to the property’s gardens and walkways.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
The crash left his arm shattered and elbow dislocated, now his family is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of e-bikes on public walkways.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Decorate your walkways with chalk.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
Worked on by architect Julia Morgan for nearly 30 years, the estate, which was never officially finished, includes 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, where Hearst displayed his impressive art collection.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The pool, a multilevel fantasia of waterslides and relaxation areas, was laced with walkways shaded by native plants; our children played there for hours.
—Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
To avoid these issues, prune overgrown plants and trees regularly and pay particular attention to plants that have grown into walkways or that overhang areas where children and pets are active.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkways
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The ports, like the main roadways, have become strategic targets for armed gangs, which generate millions of dollars through extortion schemes imposed on truck drivers moving goods in and out of the ports.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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As the ice continues to melt, history has resurfaced throughout Norway’s mountains, revealing stunning insights about how the ancient Norwegians traveled through these passageways and hunted.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
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Price is deliciously diabolical in the film, which is full of literal and metaphorical trap doors and secret passageways.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Milan’s thoroughfares have consistently offered The Sartorialist the perfect playground.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Chicago's overnight winter parking ban goes into effect on several major city thoroughfares early Monday morning.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
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In all, our group passed eight freeways, two highways, and one river, twice.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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“Walkways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkways. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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