as in road
a street that is designed to connect to another street only at one end
Our house is located on a quiet cul-de-sac.
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Recent Examples of cul-de-sac
Avoid parking on streets, especially cul-de-sacs.
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Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
One of those access points would open up an existing cul-de-sac.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
On Friday, on a quiet, suburban cul-de-sac full of multi-level homes about 30 miles from the scene of the shooting in south Minneapolis, few neighbors were out bicycling and walking their dogs.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Board member Mohammad Iqbal at the time said the ordinance was not in its final form, echoing the concerns about short-term rentals being allowed on cul-de-sacs, among other issues.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
One of those access points would open up an existing cul-de-sac.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
On Friday, on a quiet, suburban cul-de-sac full of multi-level homes about 30 miles from the scene of the shooting in south Minneapolis, few neighbors were out bicycling and walking their dogs.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Board member Mohammad Iqbal at the time said the ordinance was not in its final form, echoing the concerns about short-term rentals being allowed on cul-de-sacs, among other issues.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cul-de-sac
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At peak periods, the lookout has drawn thousands of people a day, overwhelming narrow access roads and limited parking facilities.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Hogs never trailed in their second straight road win.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bass announced a new clean streets initiative to ‘accelerate beautification’ of major thoroughfares throughout the city.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The proposal for 1000 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield is the latest in a string of plans to convert the sprawling, 100,000-square-foot building for a use that reflects the town’s vision for creating more storefronts, restaurants and shops along a major thoroughfare in town.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lamont, who tried unsuccessfully to convince legislators in 2019 and 2020 to approve electronic tolling on state highways, warned in November that Connecticut might need to curb borrowing for highway, bridge and rail repairs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many of those original roads have faded away, swallowed by high-speed highways or erased by suburban expansion.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Later on Monday, Croft recalled seeing a large tent standing in the middle of the roadway while numerous law enforcement officers investigated the scene.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Emergency crews responded to the scene, and all southbound main lanes between Slaughter Lane and Onion Creek Parkway were closed while investigators worked to clear the roadway.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Titman, Garcia Flores and Queener were all killed in the same crash on Northgate and Del Paso boulevards, an intersection next to the onramp to Highway 160.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The overall scale and architecture of the resort—vast public areas, wide corridors, and internal boulevards—help with navigation for wheelchair users.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Photographs have shown large potholes on certain stretches and, at the scene, The Athletic was told that parts of the carriageway were so badly affected that ambulance drivers preferred to use only the fast (left) lane rather than crossing from one side to the other.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Tucked behind locked iron gates on one of the Village’s most storied carriageways, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is a fusion of historic charm and modern refinement.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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The interview could have been an avenue to plead directly for such clemency.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Unless recipients are able to adjust their status through avenues including immigration court, those with TPS will be subject to deportation after the program expires.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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Texas Christian University Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles (5) drives to the lane past Houston Cougars guard TK Pitts (0) during the first half at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Within that logistics hub, a $20 million three-lane bridge will connect the BNSF intermodal facility and Alliance’s container depot.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cul-de-sac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cul-de-sac. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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