as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a cow wandered into the roadway
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Recent Examples of roadways
Officials expect travel impacts because of low visibility and coatings of snow on roadways.
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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
But, footage of piles of dead cows awaiting pickup by rendering trucks on California roadways has inspired further questioning.
—Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
The gusty winds may make for challenging driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles traveling on north-south roadways.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
Plan for traveling by checking road conditions for wet pavement and covered roadways.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
There's a chance of up to two inches of snow Saturday night, the outlook said, and icy spots on roadways are likely.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2024
Solid waste and trash are not collected and processed correctly, so litter is seen in the villages and along the roadways.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Whether or not other crashes have occurred using Tesla's self-driving technology on roadways with reduced visibility.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
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
But, footage of piles of dead cows awaiting pickup by rendering trucks on California roadways has inspired further questioning.
—Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
The gusty winds may make for challenging driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles traveling on north-south roadways.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
Plan for traveling by checking road conditions for wet pavement and covered roadways.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
There's a chance of up to two inches of snow Saturday night, the outlook said, and icy spots on roadways are likely.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2024
Solid waste and trash are not collected and processed correctly, so litter is seen in the villages and along the roadways.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Whether or not other crashes have occurred using Tesla's self-driving technology on roadways with reduced visibility.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadways
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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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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
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Several roads were closed and shelters were open for those affected by the blaze.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 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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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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“Roadways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadways. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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