as in highway
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 artery
Systolic refers to the amount of pressure in a person’s arteries, when the heart sends blood throughout the body.
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Women also have lower heart mass and smaller arteries than men, even after taking body size into consideration.
—Amy Huebschmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Two of the cuts, one on each side, were lethal and hit arteries ― meaning blood would have spread several feet.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
The striking tower will be built next to a canal by Dubai’s main transport artery, Sheikh Zayed Road.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Women also have lower heart mass and smaller arteries than men, even after taking body size into consideration.
—Amy Huebschmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Two of the cuts, one on each side, were lethal and hit arteries ― meaning blood would have spread several feet.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
The striking tower will be built next to a canal by Dubai’s main transport artery, Sheikh Zayed Road.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artery
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On the other side of the country, the head of the Washington state DOT has requested $150 million from the state legislature to address the shortcomings of legacy highways.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Two people who relatives say are the victim’s cousins have been charged in connection with the murder in Connecticut of an 18-year-old whose body was found wrapped in a comforter on a highway.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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States and cities can work together to fix legacy highways — and federal support can help In Portland, Oregon, pretty much everyone seems to agree that 82nd Avenue, a major thoroughfare that the state manages, is a disaster.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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On dreary days, spend a few hours at the National Museum of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland; when the weather cooperates, journey down the Royal Mile (Old Town’s main thoroughfare) and hike up to Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano and the highest peak in Holyrood Park.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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These plans outline how a forest will be managed — like logging parameters, species protections, restoration projects and road maintenance.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Smith also did not dress for road games last month against the Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings, and the Utah Hockey Club.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Alone, the tax would fund freeways (40.5%), bus transit and bus rapid transit (33.5%), and major roadways and regional transportation infrastructure (22.5%).Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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People pass by on the street as Hurricane Rafael passes by Havana, Cuba, on Wednesday.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Police, meanwhile, were able to clear the streets of Dublin after crowds formed for the non-existent parade.Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In San Antonio, for instance, the city negotiated for years with the Texas DOT to add sidewalks and bike lanes to Broadway, a state arterial with seven lanes.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The second- and third-most impactful factors were wolf predation and parasitism by carotid arterial worms (E. schneideri).Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Hunter gave up a touchdown in coverage on a go route down the sideline, his first such offense of the season.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Chicago has less than 15 miles, excluding bus-on-shoulder lanes on expressways.Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
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After all, the expressway connects two of Cincinnati’s major highways.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artery. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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