as in motorway
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Recent Examples of autostrada
There’s also a Huracán Polizia version The Italian Highway Patrol uses a Huracán with police badging and a lightbar on the autostradas in and around Bologna.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Barreling down the autostrada, idling in front of our hotel, or stopping for gas, coffee, or red lights, the wagon drew constant admiration and approval.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 12 Aug. 2023
Given enough unrestricted autostrada, the Performante can reach a max speed of 190 mph, says the company.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
Cruising along the autostrada on the outskirts of Rome, the GranTurismo flawlessly executes its primary mission as a luxury grand tourer.
—David Beard, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2023
Appreciate its deep tranquility before hopping on the chaotic autostrada again.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
From Abruzzo, wind down SS652 to the Adriatic coast and then plunge down to the heel on the A14/A14 autostrada.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Barreling down the autostrada, idling in front of our hotel, or stopping for gas, coffee, or red lights, the wagon drew constant admiration and approval.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 12 Aug. 2023
Given enough unrestricted autostrada, the Performante can reach a max speed of 190 mph, says the company.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
Cruising along the autostrada on the outskirts of Rome, the GranTurismo flawlessly executes its primary mission as a luxury grand tourer.
—David Beard, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2023
Appreciate its deep tranquility before hopping on the chaotic autostrada again.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
From Abruzzo, wind down SS652 to the Adriatic coast and then plunge down to the heel on the A14/A14 autostrada.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autostrada
Noun
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The roads are superb, especially the multi-lane A1 motorway between Vilnius and Kaunas.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The power delivery is incredible, and this is particularly surprising when accelerating from around 50mph on a motorway.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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During my test driving, which comprised about 45 miles, in a variety of modes and at a variety of speeds including close to 100mph on a German autobahn, the car achieved close to 3 miles per kWh.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The other side: Richmond, Virginia, is a veritable autobahn by comparison, with drivers making the same distance trip in under 10 minutes on average.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
8 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters in Massachusetts were called to put out a vehicle fire on an interstate managed to save two lives — including one who wasn’t even involved.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The eastbound interstate was closed between exit 114 for West Glenwood and exit 119 for No Name, according to CDOT.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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Israeli police said officers and emergency workers are still clearing the closed highway, with bulldozers brought in to remove debris.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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There are two kolache shops on both sides of the highway, Czech Stop going north and Slovacek's heading south, each offering a slightly different experience.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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This behavioral hijacking turns what should be a reproductive dead end into a superhighway for infection.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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From the quiet fields of rural India to the deserts of northern Mexico runs an international migration superhighway, funneling tens of thousands of Indians to the U.S. border each year.—
Matt Rivers,
ABC News,
12 Feb. 2025
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So buyers who use their EVs for much long-distance cruising along Europe’s high-speed autoroutes will be less impressed by China’s products.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Fast but legal cruising down the autoroute was also unimpressive, slashing range by over 60%.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Investigators determined the driver of the 18-wheeler fell asleep behind the wheel and veered off the freeway.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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When overtaking a freight train of 2 or 3 Class 8 big rigs hauling loads of green tomatoes through our California Central Valley, or getting around a similar raft of gravel trucks on the 210 freeway in Los Angeles.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a popular TikTok video posted April 21, Becky Levin Navarro is seen walking on a sidewalk near Austin’s MoPac expressway after a Waymo ride gone wrong.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Autostrada.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autostrada. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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