mews

noun

Definition of mewsnext
chiefly British
as in lane

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  1. lane
  2. laneway
  3. backstreet
  4. circle
Noun
  • In over 1,500 pass block snaps playing at left tackle for Texas, Banks allowed just three sacks while helping pave running lanes off the edge for Bijan Robinson in 2022, Jonathan Brooks in 2023 and the duo of Quintrevion Wisner and Jaydon Blue in 2024.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
  • There will also be a few lane restrictions on eastbound I-10.
    Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of lane
Noun
  • Instead, its enduring appeal has always been its effervescent scene found in winding laneways, blockbuster art galleries, and innovative kitchens.
    Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Stroll through the city's quaint laneways, home to an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of laneway
Noun
  • Like Cristian Mungiu’s 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, the drama emphasizes the risks of backstreet terminations as well as the shame and expense that prevent access.
    Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Bodrum town center is known for its harbor and narrow backstreets full of merchants and bars.
    Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of backstreet
Noun
  • The researchers acquired these bits from four individuals and cut out circles one or two millimeters across for genetic sequencing.
    Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Those big circles represent data from government monitoring stations that operate across the country.
    Paresh Dave, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of circle
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