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paved

VERB

cover with asphalt, concrete

Synonyms

STRONG

brick cobblestone flagstone gravel macadamize surface tar tile

WEAK

lay asphalt lay concrete

Antonyms

WEAK

dig up strip

Example Sentences

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Traffic flowed slowly but smoothly on the main paved roads around the valley floor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It paved the way for China’s entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001 and then for “permanent normal trade relations” with the U.S. in 2002.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Arteta's Arsenal and the tactics they have used have paved the way for how corners have dominated the Premier League this season.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Since taking office, Trump has also paved over the Rose Garden lawn at the White House and plastered the Oval Office with gold decorations.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

There are no paved roads and virtually no buildings of metal or brick.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau