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Recent Examples of bridge
After the bridge collapse, officials with the Biden administration approached dozens of family members and loved ones of those who died and encouraged them to apply for programs that provide limited protection from deportation.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Zamil Limon’s remains were found on the Howard Frankland bridge Friday morning, but Nahida Bristy is still missing, Hillsborough County Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer said.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
In North Aurora, the west side of the Fox River Trail was flooded and impassable under the State Street bridge, the news release on Friday said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
After several minutes, the suspect climbed back onto the bridge and was taken into custody without further incident, according to officers.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Zamil Limon’s remains were found on the Howard Frankland bridge Friday morning, but Nahida Bristy is still missing, Hillsborough County Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer said.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
In North Aurora, the west side of the Fox River Trail was flooded and impassable under the State Street bridge, the news release on Friday said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
After several minutes, the suspect climbed back onto the bridge and was taken into custody without further incident, according to officers.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridge
Noun
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This land, now dotted with Russian mines, is currently inaccessible.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The state’s population is projected to balloon further with even more residential sprawl and water demands, while harming its environment and natural lands.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In general, plants in window boxes need good drainage, high-quality soil, and frequent watering to flourish.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s government said Saturday that two CIA agents killed in a car crash in Chihuahua were unauthorized to participate in operations on Mexican soil.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An isolated island in the Atlantic, Madeira is located some 300 miles north of the Canary Islands and roughly 600 miles southwest of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Excavations at Kolona, an archaeological site on the Greek island of Aegina, have uncovered a trove of gold jewelry dating to the Middle Bronze Age.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Who on earth would want updates on products from a dermatology center?—
Emma Rathbone,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The run allowed by Morales came on a ground out in the third inning.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Young is a physical edge setter who can physically overmatch tight ends and hold his ground against tackles.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Avery Point Campus is at the end of Eastern Point Road on Avery Point in Groton, a peninsula on which the campus sits, records show.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ogunquit Beach is a peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ogunquit River.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The dust will take about three weeks to settle.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scientists identified plant traces by sequencing microscopic DNA fragments found in dust and fibers collected from the Shroud, rather than discovering visible food remains.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridge. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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