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throughway Synonyms

Another word for throughway

Choosing another word for throughway depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An expressway, freeway, or major highway designed for high-speed, long-distance traffic with limited access points.

Usage Example

"The morning commute was delayed by heavy construction along the main thruway into the city."

Strongest
thruway
expressway
freeway
superhighway
Strong
highway
motorway
turnpike
thoroughfare

• noun (Context 2)

A direct passage, corridor, or route connecting one place or area to another.

Usage Example

"The narrow alley serves as a convenient pedestrian thoroughfare between the train station and the market square."

Strongest
thoroughfare
passageway
Strong
corridor
passage
walkway

Opposites of throughway

The opposite of throughway shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dead end
cul-de-sac
impasse
back road
See all opposites of throughway

• Nearby Words

through
throughout
throughput
throughway
throw
throwable
throwaway

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Throughway. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/throughway
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