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Recent Examples of Synonyms for byroads
Noun
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The bazaar has plenty of goods, and the smell of hyacinths, a traditional Nowruz flower, permeates the narrow alleys, a visceral reminder of springtime in the city.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026 -
In densely populated neighborhoods of flimsy wooden houses, charcoal braziers tumbled over, fuel tanks ruptured, combustible chemicals in apothecaries exploded, and high winds fanned the flames through alleys.—
Joshua Hammer,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The immersive, motion-simulation experience — which is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park — first brings guests through the familiar castle gates and passageways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively controlled by Iran, is one of the world’s most important oil passageways, with 31% of global crude oil flows moving through the waterway, according to data from market intelligence firm Kpler.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the plan are walkways that meet at angles rather than meander naturally.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Attendees can bring folding chairs, but must sit away from walkways.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Byroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byroads. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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