as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time
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Recent Examples of freeways
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.
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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
In recent years, several demonstrations have expanded onto adjacent freeways, grinding traffic to a halt.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
At times, the driver fled from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies on surface streets while heading through the Downey and Norwalk areas, as well as from California Highway Patrol officers on freeways near Inglewood.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
While no freeways will be closed, some on-ramps and off-ramps will be temporarily blocked.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Investigators searched two Sacramento freeways — Interstate 5 and Highway 160 — temporarily stopping traffic while looking for evidence.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The move comes as Tesla Cybercabs have also been spotted on Austin-area freeways.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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
In recent years, several demonstrations have expanded onto adjacent freeways, grinding traffic to a halt.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
At times, the driver fled from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies on surface streets while heading through the Downey and Norwalk areas, as well as from California Highway Patrol officers on freeways near Inglewood.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
While no freeways will be closed, some on-ramps and off-ramps will be temporarily blocked.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Department of Transportation plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements across the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Investigators searched two Sacramento freeways — Interstate 5 and Highway 160 — temporarily stopping traffic while looking for evidence.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The move comes as Tesla Cybercabs have also been spotted on Austin-area freeways.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Larger-scale projects like the East Colfax work will install bus-only lanes and high-frequency Bus Rapid Transit along Federal and Colorado boulevards.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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One deputy in a sheriff’s vehicle heading to the Granite Bay campus was involved in a traffic collision at the nearby intersection of Sierra College and Douglas boulevards, said Elise Soviar, a sheriff’s spokesperson.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Freeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeways. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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