bridge

noun

Definition of bridgenext
as in land

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Recent Examples of bridge The officers took his ID and boarding pass, then started to look through his luggage, all while other passengers continue to pass him on the jet bridge to board the plane. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Construction included widening the Watt Avenue bridge, building two open-air stairwells, upgrading on-ramps and creating a bus and pedestrian plaza. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 For data center developers, the battery system can serve as a bridge while permanent grid connections are being developed. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The bridge program expires at the end of 2027 unless renewed. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridge
  1. land
  2. soil
  3. island
  4. earth
  5. ground
  6. peninsula
  7. dust
Noun
  • The ability for those tailings to be stored on land safely is a key debate.
    — Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Strancally Castle was built around 1830 on land overlooking the River Blackwater and underwent extensive renovation in 2003, according to a state architectural archive.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • Waiting for soil temperatures to drop below 55°F reduces the risk of bulb rot and protects your investment.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Chang’e-6 probe returned to Earth in 2024 with rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon in a world first.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of soil
Noun
  • In 2025, Mestiza became the first female DJ duo to get a residency at the Hï Ibiza club on the Spanish island known as a destination for electronic music lovers.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There are a total of 39 units, most of which have been renovated as of 2024, swapping an old Florida aesthetic for something more contemporary island chic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of island
Noun
  • Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Above ground, others work in open pits, digging through and sorting earth in search of gold.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of earth
Noun
  • The sprawling, lushly landscaped grounds feature a large main pool as well as a separate, quieter adults-only pool, all overlooking the ocean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Without adequate reinforcement, shifting ground can cause tunnels to collapse suddenly, burying miners within seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ground
Noun
  • The project was particularly personal for IGC’s Dan and Terence Tubridy, whose family has deep, multigenerational ties to the peninsula.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the architecture, the Costa Rican government mandates that 70 percent of the peninsula’s dry tropical forest remains protected—paradise will not be paved.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of peninsula
Noun
  • Heavy grease and dust accumulation was on the makeup air return ducts and on ceiling tiles.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ceiling Fans Ceiling fan blades are prime spots for dust to collect.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dust

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“Bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridge. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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