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as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a city famous for its broad, tree-lined avenues
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as in paths
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the two main avenues available to those joining in the California gold rush were the trail across the Southwest desert or the hazard-filled loop around Central and South America
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Recent Examples of avenues
Still, the findings open compelling new avenues of investigation into how GLP-1 drugs’ anti-inflammatory effects may help with other conditions such as heart failure, sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease, Said says.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Creating avenues for third-party AI apps to access system tools and data would take time.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The move illustrated a major intervention by the state in the local justice system, one of Kansas City’s few avenues for police accountability due to the city’s lack of control over its police force.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Even if Swift is granted her most recent trademarks, there are few avenues for creators to challenge AI reproductions across borders.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Police said the fiery crash happened at a home on the corner of Puritan and Harlow avenues.
—Gino Vicci, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The move away from one-way communication to two-way communication between journalists and the audience, and the increase in avenues for content distribution, has drastically increased the workload of journalists.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
At the center of most discussions was the possibility of eliminating the right-turn slip lane that is part of the Sloan Triangle at Prospect and Park avenues to create a permanent plaza.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Havana's broad avenues are empty at night.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Creating avenues for third-party AI apps to access system tools and data would take time.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The move illustrated a major intervention by the state in the local justice system, one of Kansas City’s few avenues for police accountability due to the city’s lack of control over its police force.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Even if Swift is granted her most recent trademarks, there are few avenues for creators to challenge AI reproductions across borders.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Police said the fiery crash happened at a home on the corner of Puritan and Harlow avenues.
—Gino Vicci, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The move away from one-way communication to two-way communication between journalists and the audience, and the increase in avenues for content distribution, has drastically increased the workload of journalists.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
At the center of most discussions was the possibility of eliminating the right-turn slip lane that is part of the Sloan Triangle at Prospect and Park avenues to create a permanent plaza.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Havana's broad avenues are empty at night.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenues
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First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s signature program was in Echo Park and Venice this week, bringing inside more than 40 Angelenos and clearing eight RVs and trailers off the streets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday night, after the special series of episodes where Ciara Miller crossed paths with Amanda Batula and West Wilson for the first time on camera since news of their relationship was confirmed, audio of the cast discussing the scandal leaked online.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistani Prime Min ister Shehbaz Sharif that ongoing US actions were undermining trust and complicating paths to dialogue, according to Iran’s state broadcaster.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Apr. 2026
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During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s annual Corporate 5K race returns to Lake Eola Park on Thursday, closing several roads in the city’s downtown.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the spring, all is awash with green and swooped by swallows, and the many roads and hiking trails are beautifully edged with flowers.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s what the RPA is banking on, that in the future someone will have to build on Block 780 should the approaches in Penn not be changed, as it currently is aimed at 780.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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It is considered one of the more scalable approaches, but common solvents can create environmental and cost challenges.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Expanding urbanization and the use of traditional lighting of buildings, highways and residential neighborhoods are blinding us to an eternal beauty.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Snakes, freeways, difficult men and Didion’s quiet brutality hang in the air like the oppressive heat of this unusually warm spring day.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Downtown Fort Worth sits at the intersection of three freeways, a train yard and serves as both a central business district and entertainment spot.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Avenues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenues. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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