Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autoroutes
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,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Ten feet of flooding would cripple highways along Manhattan’s edges and damage vital infrastructure, including transit links to the airports.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 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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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
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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Both turnpikes are currently classified as state highways, said Darian Butler, OTA engineering director.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
4 Feb. 2026
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Most of the construction happening right now is occurring on the highways, turnpikes, and interstates that get most residents through their daily commute.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Autoroutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autoroutes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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