traffic circles

plural of traffic circle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traffic circles
Noun
  • The former Gifford Street and College Green Drive roundabouts may have left some motorists with traumatic memories, but city officials said a new roundabout at the Highland and Lyle Avenues intersection will be different.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • An earlier version of the neighborhood improvement plan presented to the City Council in 2018 included a proposal for two roundabouts — the one at Cannon and another one a block south at Cerezo Drive — but only the Cannon roundabout was approved.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As darkness settled over Washington Square Park, supporters formed circles, waved Ghanaian flags and continued singing Jama into the evening.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Along the way, planners often become favorites within certain circles.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Other work has included refurbishing the pedestrian overpass between the 10th Avenue and Franklin Road interchanges, adding a sound wall along Hannibal Street and installing a traffic signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial interchange.
    Rose Evans June 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026
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“Traffic circles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traffic%20circles. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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