as in highways
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a new driver who's nervous about driving on the freeway for the first time
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Recent Examples of freeways
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.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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
Next week is expected to be historically busy at airports and on freeways in Phoenix and across the nation as 80 million people plan to travel for Thanksgiving, AAA predicts.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
For those envisioning life in a 700-square-foot apartment, paying $2,500 per month, and commuting 60 miles on overburdened freeways, this approach is probably to your liking.
—Kelly Seyarto, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
To the weekend visitor, our city can seem like a maze of twisting freeways and roads built for cars, walled off to pedestrians.
—L.a. Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Improvement projects will require closures or lane restrictions along sections of metro Phoenix freeways this weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The exodus jammed freeways, led to hourslong lines at gas stations that still had fuel and left evacuees frustrated and, in some cases, vowing never to evacuate again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024
Many evacuate, but some are reluctant to leave Milton’s approach stirred memories of 2017’s Hurricane Irma, when about 7 million people were urged to evacuate Florida in an exodus that jammed freeways and clogged gas stations.
—Haven Daley and Mike Schneider, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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
Next week is expected to be historically busy at airports and on freeways in Phoenix and across the nation as 80 million people plan to travel for Thanksgiving, AAA predicts.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
For those envisioning life in a 700-square-foot apartment, paying $2,500 per month, and commuting 60 miles on overburdened freeways, this approach is probably to your liking.
—Kelly Seyarto, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
To the weekend visitor, our city can seem like a maze of twisting freeways and roads built for cars, walled off to pedestrians.
—L.a. Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Improvement projects will require closures or lane restrictions along sections of metro Phoenix freeways this weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The exodus jammed freeways, led to hourslong lines at gas stations that still had fuel and left evacuees frustrated and, in some cases, vowing never to evacuate again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024
Many evacuate, but some are reluctant to leave Milton’s approach stirred memories of 2017’s Hurricane Irma, when about 7 million people were urged to evacuate Florida in an exodus that jammed freeways and clogged gas stations.
—Haven Daley and Mike Schneider, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeways
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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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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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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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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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Atherosclerosis, the medical term for plaque buildup in the arteries, is the main underlying cause of heart disease.Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Freeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeways. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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