as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
there's an accident on the main artery into town, so I'll be late
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Recent Examples of arteries
Set the scene Set back from Via del Corso, one of Rome’s main arteries, this former noble palazzo, the 15th-century Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, was also a bank before its present incarnation.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
His grandchildren, Fitz and Ingrid, have lived most of their young lives above 6,000 feet, their lungs and arteries working overtime to keep oxygen flowing through their ever-active little bodies.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
From those reservoirs branched two arteries, one leading to Kīlauea, the other reaching toward Mauna Loa.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Low oxygen in the air can cause spasms in the arteries that supply blood to your visual cortex, the part of your brain responsible for your sight.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Catheterization is used to look for structural issues that could cause conditions like clogged arteries, irregular heartbeat and pulmonary hypertension.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
More importantly, the disruption extends beyond oil and gas to include fertilizers, sulfur, and helium — all critical arteries of the global economy.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the energy shocks, Birol said the war is severing ties to some of the vital arteries of the global economy by disrupting other critical supply chains.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite state law allowing street riding, many main arteries have no bike lanes.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
His grandchildren, Fitz and Ingrid, have lived most of their young lives above 6,000 feet, their lungs and arteries working overtime to keep oxygen flowing through their ever-active little bodies.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
From those reservoirs branched two arteries, one leading to Kīlauea, the other reaching toward Mauna Loa.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Low oxygen in the air can cause spasms in the arteries that supply blood to your visual cortex, the part of your brain responsible for your sight.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Catheterization is used to look for structural issues that could cause conditions like clogged arteries, irregular heartbeat and pulmonary hypertension.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
More importantly, the disruption extends beyond oil and gas to include fertilizers, sulfur, and helium — all critical arteries of the global economy.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the energy shocks, Birol said the war is severing ties to some of the vital arteries of the global economy by disrupting other critical supply chains.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite state law allowing street riding, many main arteries have no bike lanes.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arteries
Noun
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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,
31 Mar. 2026
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Waymo doesn’t yet operate on Miami highways.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But that central gathering represented just one of the day’s events demonstrations with the Sacramento region, with hundreds showing up that morning and afternoon to march, chant and wave signs along busy thoroughfares in surrounding suburban cities.—
ANDREW GRAHAM,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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While the state takes care of maintenance for a number of major roads like interstates and highways, the city must maintain other high-traffic thoroughfares.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Crowds also jammed the surrounding roads and beaches, reminiscent of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and ’70s.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Independent testing shows the Trax reaching 0–60 mph in about nine seconds, which feels perfectly adequate for merging onto Denver freeways or climbing the foothill highways west of town.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Driving across America’s vast freeways, Koch observes, you might be fully absorbed in a radio story while your eyes still process the road ahead, attending to relevant features.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There were concerns about traffic gridlock around the airport and neighboring streets.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Munn has never looked more chic in an all-black fit and large black sunglasses on the streets of New York City on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Also keep in mind the longer ride times because Waymo currently doesn’t take expressways and sticks to surface roads.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For more information, including details on the specific schedules, routes, and fares, click HERE.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Arteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arteries. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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