bridges

Definition of bridgesnext
plural of bridge

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Recent Examples of bridges Milwaukee's older bridges, though, are in better shape than the average Wisconsin bridge built the same decade, the report says. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridges
Noun
  • The service Service lands somewhere between polished business-hotel professionalism and genuine warmth.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
  • Hunting, gathering, and ceremonies connected to the Brunot lands are integral to Ute religious and cultural life, with the Ute people historically returning to familiar hunting and gathering areas year after year.
    Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The chef’s kitchen spotlights top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, granite islands and custom cabinetry.
    David Caraccio May 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
  • Into the Big Blue Twenty miles off Panama’s Pacific coast, the volcanic archipelago of Islas Secas spans 14 islands, 13 of them entirely undeveloped, in one of the most biodiverse stretches of ocean on the planet.
    Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Most trees in shallow soils or soils with a high water table that limits root growth are also likely to blow over during hurricane winds.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • This causes nearby materials like soil, concrete, bomb/reactor components, organic materials, etc, to vaporize instantly.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Lush grounds, multiple saltwater swimming pools, a serene spa, wonderful on-property dining, and spacious guestrooms and suites make this an all-around great pick for travelers seeking a resort-style hotel that blends playful design with Western comfort and plenty of amenities.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
  • In video of the moment later posted on Tsirkin’s Instagram, she can be seen looking confused while standing on the White House grounds, as the gunshots can be heard going off in the background.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Its breathable, mesh design keeps shoes odor- and dust-free, and it’s made with thick and durable stitching that’s designed to be long-lasting.
    Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
  • The dust is beginning to settle for the 23-year-old outfielder.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Eddies downstream from peninsulas, brush tops, sunken trees, deep holes, and other current breaks are ideal.
    John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Back in the ‘80s, Breitling’s then-owner Ernest Schneider teamed up with the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force squad who execute precise, choreographed routines in the sky, to create a timepiece that could perform in the cockpit and look good back down on earth, too.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
  • Double-bass glissandos hint at hands grubbing in the earth, while abrupt moments of concerted action—notably, an accordion wheezing out an F-sharp-minor chord—suggest flickering signals and transmissions.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

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“Bridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridges. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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