as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
there's an accident on the main artery into town, so I'll be late
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Recent Examples of arteries
Atherosclerosis, the medical term for plaque buildup in the arteries, is the main underlying cause of heart disease.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The transition releases molecules called ketones that offer several benefits, including fewer harmful waste products and, perhaps, healthier arteries, Peterson has found.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Diabetes is associated with serious cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis (the plaque buildup in the arteries), heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
Narrowed arteries can reduce normal blood flow to the skin and exert further strain on your heart, forcing it to beat faster.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
The test showed two of his major arteries with 90% blockages and one with 80%, necessitating emergency triple bypass surgery to prevent imminent death.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
The triple cantilever, a key link of the BQE and one of the primary economic arteries of the region, carries 130,000 cars and over 13,000 trucks per day.
—John Surico, Curbed, 26 Nov. 2024
Authorities in Punjab Province also blocked the major arteries of Lahore, the provincial capital, as well as motorways leading to Islamabad.
—Salman Masood, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
For the present study, the researchers conducted a secondary analysis of the SELECT data, focusing on overweight or obese patients who previously had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery to correct a blockage or narrowing in one or more of the heart’s arteries.
—New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The transition releases molecules called ketones that offer several benefits, including fewer harmful waste products and, perhaps, healthier arteries, Peterson has found.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Diabetes is associated with serious cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis (the plaque buildup in the arteries), heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
Narrowed arteries can reduce normal blood flow to the skin and exert further strain on your heart, forcing it to beat faster.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
The test showed two of his major arteries with 90% blockages and one with 80%, necessitating emergency triple bypass surgery to prevent imminent death.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
The triple cantilever, a key link of the BQE and one of the primary economic arteries of the region, carries 130,000 cars and over 13,000 trucks per day.
—John Surico, Curbed, 26 Nov. 2024
Authorities in Punjab Province also blocked the major arteries of Lahore, the provincial capital, as well as motorways leading to Islamabad.
—Salman Masood, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
For the present study, the researchers conducted a secondary analysis of the SELECT data, focusing on overweight or obese patients who previously had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery to correct a blockage or narrowing in one or more of the heart’s arteries.
—New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arteries
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In preparation for the Games, Leavitt said, Utah invested in infrastructure improvements, including light rail and major highways, creating lasting benefits for both residents and visitors.Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, malls are typically well-located near major intersections, highways and public transportation, providing convenience to future residents.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Use of the technology could help cut down on the crowds of people who hover near gates, creating confusion and congestion and at times blocking concourse thoroughfares.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Our survey findings have policy implications for the RTA’s newest effort to build ridership, by setting aside traffic lanes on thoroughfares or other roadways for buses.Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
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While this burly Ford was no sports car, body roll was nicely planted for its stature on twisty Malibu canyon roads.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Several roads were closed and shelters were open for those affected by the blaze.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The agency is looking to the federal government to fund the creation of a network of fast lanes that would carry athletes and others involved in the Games, the bulk of which would run along freeways.Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Examples include the 1943 Detroit race riot and 1967 uprising, multiple eras of discriminatory policing and the 1992 killing of Malice Green, a failure to address the educational needs of Black students, redlining and the construction of freeways and industrial factories in Black neighborhoods.Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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Officials expect travel impacts because of low visibility and coatings of snow on roadways.Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of residents packed into cars trying to leave the city before the rebel takeover jammed roadways, citizens told Reuters.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The plane crashed on 126 Street, near the intersection of Hawthorne and El Segundo boulevards.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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From the classic cafés of Prague to the boulevards of Warsaw lined with post-soviet buildings, a new class of wealth is emerging.Francois Botha, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Arteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arteries. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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