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Recent Examples of byway
Watch for white long-haired Rocky Mountain goats near higher elevations around the memorial and along the Needles Highway (part of the Norbeck byway).
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Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Boston, with its narrower byways and older infrastructure, tops the list of the most accident-prone metro areas overall, with drivers being involved in a crash at an average of once every 3.07 years.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
For cones, visit Eastwind Drive-In, which is right off the byway.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The only way to get there is by driving the Beartooth Highway (Route 212, an All-American Road), which is a worthy feat in itself, as the scenic byway winds its way between Red Lodge, Montana, and the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Boston, with its narrower byways and older infrastructure, tops the list of the most accident-prone metro areas overall, with drivers being involved in a crash at an average of once every 3.07 years.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
For cones, visit Eastwind Drive-In, which is right off the byway.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The only way to get there is by driving the Beartooth Highway (Route 212, an All-American Road), which is a worthy feat in itself, as the scenic byway winds its way between Red Lodge, Montana, and the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for byway
Noun
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The project aims to open the new highway crossing by 2032.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The highway in the area has been washed away, the outlet also reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The south lane on West Fifth Street between Throckmorton Street and Lamar Street will be closed then.—
Brayden Garcia
July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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The Elantra then veered into the eastbound lane and struck a 2014 Toyota RAV4 head-on, sending the Toyota off the right shoulder and into a rollover, according to state police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The northernmost portion of the path cuts through Macken Park before moving to the road as the park ends at Clark Ferguson Drive.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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People have died in Kerr County and roads were flooding in Kerrville, a city of 25,000 people about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio, authorities said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Routinely vacuuming and doing quick sweeps with your wet mop can help tide you over until the kids are back in school or your house becomes a little less of a thoroughfare.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Back in Boone, the 1850 Hotel is a 20-suite hotel smack in the heart of town on King Street, Boone’s main thoroughfare.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Should the Red Sox go that route to add the righty, Alex Cora could be looking at a legitimate (hypothetical) postseason rotation built to contend in October.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean the club would avoid going that route if the player fits.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Harrison — who fled to New York City and now works at an upscale Manhattan hotel — crosses paths with an obnoxious guest/serial rapist, Ryan Foster (Bryan Lillis).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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This week’s visit to South Carolina proves that he’s headed down that path.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Some drove for hours to get there, while others simply walked in off the street.—
Rachel Pearson,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Multiple houses on the street overlooking the Guadalupe River were severely impacted by the July 4 floods, and Stone had to pull his older neighbors from their home before water overtook it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Noun
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But this led to concerns about blocking the roadway and impeding residents’ views, Brown said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
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Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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“Byway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/byway. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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