cul-de-sacs

noun

variants also culs-de-sac
Definition of cul-de-sacsnext
plural of cul-de-sac
as in roads
a street that is designed to connect to another street only at one end Our house is located on a quiet cul-de-sac.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cul-de-sacs
  1. roads
  2. thoroughfares
  3. highways
  4. roadways
  5. boulevards
  6. alleys
  7. avenues
Noun
  • While this burly Ford was no sports car, body roll was nicely planted for its stature on twisty Malibu canyon roads.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Several roads were closed and shelters were open for those affected by the blaze.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of roads
Noun
  • Use of the technology could help cut down on the crowds of people who hover near gates, creating confusion and congestion and at times blocking concourse thoroughfares.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Our survey findings have policy implications for the RTA’s newest effort to build ridership, by setting aside traffic lanes on thoroughfares or other roadways for buses.
    Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of thoroughfares
Noun
  • In preparation for the Games, Leavitt said, Utah invested in infrastructure improvements, including light rail and major highways, creating lasting benefits for both residents and visitors.
    Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, malls are typically well-located near major intersections, highways and public transportation, providing convenience to future residents.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of highways
Noun
  • Officials expect travel impacts because of low visibility and coatings of snow on roadways.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Thousands of residents packed into cars trying to leave the city before the rebel takeover jammed roadways, citizens told Reuters.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of roadways
Noun
  • The plane crashed on 126 Street, near the intersection of Hawthorne and El Segundo boulevards.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • From the classic cafés of Prague to the boulevards of Warsaw lined with post-soviet buildings, a new class of wealth is emerging.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of boulevards
Noun
  • Tequila and heroin can only dull the pain for so long before Lee’s desperate yearning for something more cuts through the haze and sends him back out into dingy bars and narrow alleys, prowling with a predatory lust for men.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Fifteen miles to the west of Antandros and a few mountainous miles inland, Adatepe is an old village (Greek until the 1923 Greece/Türkiye population exchange) famous for having one stone house after another along narrow cobblestone alleys.
    John Oseid, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of alleys
Noun
  • Their exceptional venues provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing our premium products, both in the UK and worldwide, opening new avenues for meaningful engagement.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Even if the district judge approves Gorman's recommendation, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch could pursue other avenues to consolidate Lachlan's power in the company, including buying out his siblings' stake in the company, according to The Times.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of avenues
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