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as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
I think we should take one of the less congested roads
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Recent Examples of roads
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
In data released Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 352 people people died on Massachusetts roads in 2025.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
As a growing Waxhaw sees more congestion on the town’s roads, upcoming traffic projects have the potential to smooth out daily commutes.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The car is meant for public roads, but its rear wheels can be fitted with a non-street-legal Manthey Racing aero disc on track days.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
But Colorado law caps the fines municipalities can charge for photo speeding tickets at $40 on regular roads and $80 in school or construction zones.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
However, people traveling for the game may want to be aware of slippery roads and potential visibility issues on their way home after the game – particularly any Brewers or White Sox fans coming to the game from the Chicago area.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
In data released Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 352 people people died on Massachusetts roads in 2025.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
As a growing Waxhaw sees more congestion on the town’s roads, upcoming traffic projects have the potential to smooth out daily commutes.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The car is meant for public roads, but its rear wheels can be fitted with a non-street-legal Manthey Racing aero disc on track days.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
But Colorado law caps the fines municipalities can charge for photo speeding tickets at $40 on regular roads and $80 in school or construction zones.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
However, people traveling for the game may want to be aware of slippery roads and potential visibility issues on their way home after the game – particularly any Brewers or White Sox fans coming to the game from the Chicago area.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roads
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
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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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The increase in oil costs is raising the price of diesel, necessary for farmers and the trucks and railroads that carry food across the country.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Other activities on offer in town include visiting the Folsom History Museum, which has a temporary exhibition on the history of the Folsom Rodeo running through Jan 2027 and a permanent exhibition on Folsom’s innovations in industries like gold mining, railroads and agriculture.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 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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Convenience on the railways There is little glamour late night in a crowded Amtrak station.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Calling those who root for railways and live for locomotion!—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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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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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“Roads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roads. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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