towpaths

noun

plural of towpath
as in roads

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towpaths
  1. roads
  2. streets
  3. lanes
  4. roadways
  5. thoroughfares
  6. routes
  7. walkways
  8. runs
Noun
  • Police urged residents to stay off the roads while cleanup and recovery efforts continue.
    — Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That becomes particularly dangerous in cities, where roads, parking lots and buildings prevent rain from soaking into the ground.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of roads
Noun
  • My neighborhood Nextdoor app, which covers a wide swath in DeKalb County and surrounding areas, has been lighting up in recent weeks with reports of coyotes spotted in backyards, city streets and even schoolyards.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some Syrians celebrated in the streets after the death sentence handed down to al-Assad and his younger brother, Maher.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of streets
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
Definition of lanes
Noun
  • If approved, the legislation would extend exemptions to class cars built between 1976 and 1985 that are used primarily for exhibition purposes and have limited use on public roadways.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Critics like Carlock have noted that the space can feel disjointed for pedestrians, as roadways and cars still have the urban authority.
    — Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of roadways
Noun
  • The councilmember acknowledged the overhaul of Hopkins Street was a monumental decision, one that would reshape transportation on one of the major thoroughfares connecting East and West Berkeley.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For example, in the San Fernando Valley, a person could leave the car at home when in walking proximity to bus lines on major thoroughfares, such as Line 165 on Vanowen Street that connects Burbank to West Hills.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoroughfares
Noun
  • While the long-legged aisle-hoggers among us might not relate, travelers lucky enough to settle into the window seat on certain flight routes can look forward to quite the show ahead of touchdown.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Oman has reportedly been working with Iran on a plan to define transit routes for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of routes
Noun
  • The flooding did not damage the permeable new walkways, which were constructed to handle water, said Jen Schmits Thomas, spokesperson for the Art Center.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For beginners, the Jordan Pond Path is a mostly flat hike with wooden walkways and bridges—ideal for a photo op.
    — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of walkways
Noun
  • With five runs plated in Wednesday’s win, the Yankees, stuck in an extended offensive dry spell, have now scored at least four runs in consecutive games for the first time since July 9-12.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The bomber picks up the hidden camera attached to something across the street and runs.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of runs
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