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Recent Examples of bridge
Next to them, close to the house is another dry riverbed with a burbling fountain at the head and a miniature bridge still large enough to walk over toward the bottom.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
In the Season 22 finale of the ABC medical drama, Owen survives a bridge collapse on his way to work and, true to form, springs into action to save all four members of a family who were also caught in the wreckage.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 May 2026
While the railroad celebrated the reconstruction of the Howard Street Tunnel this past September, the bridge rebuilds spilled over another seven months.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Traditional bridge construction in Iran, Oman, and Afghanistan often involved the use of sarooj, a special hydraulic mortar (a mortar that hardens on contact with water) made of lime, clay, sand, and, in some recipes, gypsum.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
In the Season 22 finale of the ABC medical drama, Owen survives a bridge collapse on his way to work and, true to form, springs into action to save all four members of a family who were also caught in the wreckage.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 May 2026
While the railroad celebrated the reconstruction of the Howard Street Tunnel this past September, the bridge rebuilds spilled over another seven months.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Traditional bridge construction in Iran, Oman, and Afghanistan often involved the use of sarooj, a special hydraulic mortar (a mortar that hardens on contact with water) made of lime, clay, sand, and, in some recipes, gypsum.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridge
Noun
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Partly correct on raw land use — but misleading in practice.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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People see it as part of a wider pattern where affluent estate owners increasingly close off rural land, citing privacy, protection, and security concerns while gradually restricting spaces that local communities historically enjoyed.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For generations, pineapples have been one of the island’s most important crops, with locals often saying this soil produces some of the sweetest pineapples in the Caribbean.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The concierge is great for booking activities on- and off-property, as well as dinner reservations across the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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At the intersection of climate and faith, the documentary brings audiences inside one of the most isolated communities in America, a conservative Christian fishing town on a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay fighting to hold on as the land beneath them disappears.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There is perhaps no other city on earth that has been vaporized, invaded, flattened, overrun (by criminals, aliens, drugs, frogs, chemicals) more on film than Los Angeles.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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To take off from or land at Paro, pilots have to thread the needle through some of the highest mountains on earth—with no radar guidance and a final turn on approach that happens just 30 seconds before touchdown.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Among its wealth of offerings, this Midwestern state also boasts a slew of charming towns on its two peninsulas.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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At the bottom end of the peninsula, the town of Waimea is home to historic Parker Ranch, the Paniolo Heritage Center cowboy museum, and Merriman’s, a bastion of regional cuisine that many consider the best restaurant on the Island of Hawaii.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Wipe the slats with a clean, dry microfiber cloth to pick up as much dust as possible.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Regularly clean the filters, vents, and coils to prevent dust buildup and use a programmable timer to avoid running the unit constantly.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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“Bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridge. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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