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as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
I think we should take one of the less congested roads
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Recent Examples of roads
While this burly Ford was no sports car, body roll was nicely planted for its stature on twisty Malibu canyon roads.
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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
Penguins are also at risk of being killed when crossing coastal roads, being hit by boats, or caught in set nets.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Experts are saying this will be the most moisture-rich system in the Northeast since last December when widespread flooding killed several people and caused significant damage to roads in Maine.
—Elisa Raffa, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
As the fighting ramped up in September, with daily missile barrages on the entire north, people were terrified of driving, fearing they’d be caught on the roads without shelter.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
But how much has Foxx made in his career from all those different roads he’s taken?
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
The City of Malibu warned residents to prepare for potential wildfires, power outages, hazardous roads and malfunctioning traffic signals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of miles of roads have been reopened and water systems are back online, but the work has been slow-going.
—Darlene Superville and Gary Robertson The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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
Penguins are also at risk of being killed when crossing coastal roads, being hit by boats, or caught in set nets.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Experts are saying this will be the most moisture-rich system in the Northeast since last December when widespread flooding killed several people and caused significant damage to roads in Maine.
—Elisa Raffa, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
As the fighting ramped up in September, with daily missile barrages on the entire north, people were terrified of driving, fearing they’d be caught on the roads without shelter.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
But how much has Foxx made in his career from all those different roads he’s taken?
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
The City of Malibu warned residents to prepare for potential wildfires, power outages, hazardous roads and malfunctioning traffic signals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of miles of roads have been reopened and water systems are back online, but the work has been slow-going.
—Darlene Superville and Gary Robertson The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
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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
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Additionally, malls are typically well-located near major intersections, highways and public transportation, providing convenience to future residents.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In his 2007 book Pop, Daniel Gross runs through a list of historical bubbles, including telegraphs, railroads, dot-coms, and housing, that had undeniable upsides.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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They have been spotted flying over important infrastructure, like reservoirs, power lines and railroads, in people’s backyards and above highways.Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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And for those who missed the chance to experience the iconic train journey, or wish to relive it, Orient Express trains will soon be returning to railways.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The government is falling more into debt with building projects like railways and oil refineries, some of which are being built by the Mexican army.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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The agency is looking to the federal government to fund the creation of a network of fast lanes that would carry athletes and others involved in the Games, the bulk of which would run along freeways.Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Examples include the 1943 Detroit race riot and 1967 uprising, multiple eras of discriminatory policing and the 1992 killing of Malice Green, a failure to address the educational needs of Black students, redlining and the construction of freeways and industrial factories in Black neighborhoods.Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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Officials expect travel impacts because of low visibility and coatings of snow on roadways.Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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The plane crashed on 126 Street, near the intersection of Hawthorne and El Segundo boulevards.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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