streets

noun

Definition of streetsnext
plural of street
as in roads
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel going the wrong way on a one-way street

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streets
  1. roads
  2. highways
  3. thoroughfares
  4. freeways
  5. boulevards
  6. roadways
  7. arteries
Noun
  • 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
  • Several roads were closed and shelters were open for those affected by the blaze.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of roads
Noun
  • 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
  • Additionally, malls are typically well-located near major intersections, highways and public transportation, providing convenience to future residents.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of highways
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of thoroughfares
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of freeways
Noun
  • The plane crashed on 126 Street, near the intersection of Hawthorne and El Segundo boulevards.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of boulevards
Noun
  • Officials expect travel impacts because of low visibility and coatings of snow on roadways.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of roadways
Noun
  • Atherosclerosis, the medical term for plaque buildup in the arteries, is the main underlying cause of heart disease.
    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
Definition of arteries
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