1
as in street
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
a city famous for its broad, tree-lined avenues
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2
as in route
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 avenue
The court said there are legal avenues to address disagreements about abuses of a parliamentary majority and that mobilising the military was a grave violation of Yoon’s constitutional duty.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
That’s a window that is the preferred avenue for watching for many people.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Teams will continue to explore avenues, however unconventional, to help their players.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
In a bathroom, wallpaper, tiles, shower curtains, and towels are wonderful avenues for incorporating pattern.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
That’s a window that is the preferred avenue for watching for many people.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Teams will continue to explore avenues, however unconventional, to help their players.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
In a bathroom, wallpaper, tiles, shower curtains, and towels are wonderful avenues for incorporating pattern.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for avenue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avenue
Noun
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Police were called around 8:15 a.m. April 8 to the area of Garfield and Union streets for a report of a disturbance between two adult men, police said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Catch up quick: Millions of people took to the streets, state capitals, federal buildings, congressional offices and city centers to protest the Trump administration on Saturday.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cars are not allowed to stop on the side of the super-speedy thoroughfare for avoidable reasons, such as an empty tank.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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There’s reliable bus and taxi service to nearby towns, including Chapala and Ajijic and a miles-long paved path along the main thoroughfare for walkers, bikers and joggers.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a world where many leaders feel compelled to perform—mirroring what’s expected rather than leading from within—Piyush chose another path.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Considering their remaining schedules, there’s a practical path to the Warriors moving into the third or fourth spot.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back-bone contusion that prematurely ended his 2024-25 campaign after 30 games stemmed from a fall during a Mar. 19 road win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Foreign assistance has started to arrive, but efforts have been stifled by buckled roads, collapsed bridges and downed cell towers.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the end, Kate went for the traditional approach, selecting a tiara that’s steeped in royal history.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many successful young entrepreneurs use this approach, developing their businesses during school breaks while focusing on academics during the school year.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fires by San Diego highways show there’s a long way to go.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The move to censure follows several comments Goldthorpe made on Facebook after the Senate passed two bills that would force highway districts to prioritize vehicle traffic and ban them from narrowing streets to under 50 feet wide.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The spot flourished when people still smoked cigarettes indoors and there was no freeway in town.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Rolling road and freeway ramp closures begin as early as 3 a.m. on race day, according to event organizers.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Avenue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avenue. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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