ring roads

Definition of ring roadsnext
plural of ring road, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ring roads
Noun
  • There are 52 switchbacks on this trail, which was completed in 1918, with panoramic views along the way and an up-close look at the rock’s geological intricacies.
    Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Descend its famously crooked path, flanked by cascading hydrangeas and storybook Edwardian homes—then watch cars zigzag through eight tight switchbacks while tourists crowd the sidewalks, snapping photos of its surreal descent.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While Olympians in Milan walked into a packed stadium with flashing lights and thumping techno music played by a DJ at a turntable that looked like ice, the mountain ceremonies took place through the streets.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The uncertainty of the day led many businesses to close and kept many Haitians off the streets.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Ring roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ring%20roads. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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