bridge

noun

Definition of bridgenext
as in land

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Recent Examples of bridge For the Aspen Historical Society, the bridge is also a reminder of why the city exists in the first place. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 The cruiser collided with a metal beam guide rail and a concrete bridge wall in the center median. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Lake Havasu City Police are investigating the incident, and the boy’s motive for jumping from the bridge remains unclear. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Having it out of the way will help the flow of water in the Kankakee, but the water level needs to be lower to allow the bridge removal to begin, Pelath said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 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
  • Digital artist Lily Belmira has created a free video game that recreates the environment of Michael Heizer’s monumental land art sculpture City, 1970–2022, in the Nevada desert.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On top of the congestion problem, the Strait of Hormuz disruption is also forcing carriers to rely on more expensive alternative routings and land bridges, tacking on substantial operational costs.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • Officials had to reset Buffalo’s play clock in the first quarter so umpire Tab Slaughter could smash down loose soil in the backfield.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Add the impacts of climate change, which have resulted in warmer springs and drier soils that reduce runoff into the reservoirs, and average or above-average rainfall no longer guarantees equivalent runoff.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of soil
Noun
  • Little Palm Island needed to start anew to re-emerge as an ultra-luxe private island resort suited for the modern traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The young men made an emergency call for towing assistance and were focused on dealing with the sinking boat and leaving the island.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 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
  • Firefighters put out the blaze by Friday morning as other crews in planes headed further south toward the Peljesac peninsula where another wildfire broke out overnight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The contemporary property, located on the Ucluelet peninsula, is near both the water and Wild Pacific Trail; ideal for the outdoorsman.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of peninsula
Noun
  • And in a bedroom, tucked behind the door and covered in dust, hung a nondescript print in a black and brown frame.
    — Cole Reynolds, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Videos posted to social media showed buildings collapsing and panicked residents running and screaming, as dust filled the sky.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dust

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“Bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridge. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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