bridges

Definition of bridgesnext
plural of bridge

Example Sentences

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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
  • As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.
    Shain Shapiro, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The rule prohibits road construction and timber harvesting on nearly 45 million acres of national forest lands, including those in northern Wisconsin.
    Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Canaries got their name from the islands, not the other way around.
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The storm will likely bring winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph across Cape Cod and the islands.
    Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Leptospirosis can also be found in contaminated water or soil and is spread by rodents.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
  • For gardeners and farmers, Wisconsin's warmer-than-normal temperatures – and potentially an early spring – means soil may dry faster and early growth spurts of plants may need extra care.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Generations of children grew up on these grounds.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Believe it or not, poor hygiene can be grounds for removal from a flight.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Adding a dust ruffle around the base of your bed can make this spot even better for keeping messy items hidden.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • North Country National Scenic Trail spans eight states, including more than 1,100 miles in Michigan through urban and rural areas in the upper and lower peninsulas.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Such deals are part of the government’s goal to pivot away from China, which dominates global rare-earth refining and magnet production.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • But absolutely nothing has come back to earth.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Bridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridges. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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