towpaths

Definition of towpathsnext
plural of towpath
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • That five-year project between El Toro Road and State Route 73 added new lanes in each direction between Avery and Alicia parkways and a second carpool lane from Alicia Parkway to El Toro Road.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
  • All Southbound lanes of Junipero Serra are closed to all traffic due to the Light Pole blocking all lane.
    Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Officers established a perimeter around the 300 block of Gibson Drive, closing roadways west of the scene near Trehowell and Castaic drives, along with several side streets, the Roseville Police Department said.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Additionally, Hollywood Park, a 300-acre shopping center and residential development, began rolling out in 2023, with 25 acres of parks, green walkways, and bike paths surrounding the stadium.
    Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the Marlins got six hits and three runs, the Dodgers had seven hits and two runs.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Towpaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpaths. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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