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driveway

[drahyv-wey] / ˈdraɪvˌweɪ /
NOUN
drive
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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The sprawling motor court and covered parking areas provide enough room for numerous vehicles, while a circular driveway adds another layer of privacy and convenience.

From MarketWatch Sep. 23, 2026

Troops in flashy uniforms have been rehearsing on the White House driveway this week ahead of the welcome ceremony.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

When I pulled up the long driveway to his country home on a bright morning in June, Roebuck greeted me warmly.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

The collapse was said to swallow up much of the home's driveway, and left broken asphalt, concrete and construction debris inside the hole.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

I left, going past her father and out to the side step just as a minivan was pulling into the driveway.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

Most acts play on porches while others jam in yards or on driveways, within one of the area’s small parks or at a neighborhood business.

From MarketWatch Sep. 24, 2026

Heated driveways cost anywhere from $4,800 and $15,000 to install, and an additional $50 to $300 per month in utility bills to operate, according to HeatTrak, a company that manufactures heated snow- and ice-melting mats.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Most of the pictures Cooley has taken so far have been from a distance, though he has set up his equipment near the end of people’s driveways to get a good photo.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

The battery will allow electric vehicle chargers to provide super-rapid as well as cheaper slow charging for people living in former pit houses nearby which don't have driveways.

From BBC May 12, 2026

Outside, the sun was shining, scorching the asphalt of driveways.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black



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