corniches

noun

plural of corniche
as in side roads

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corniches
  1. streets
  2. highways
  3. switchbacks
  4. roadways
  5. roads
  6. pike
  7. rows
  8. drives
Noun
  • The bike unit was previously near 10th and L streets by the state Capitol.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
  • The campaign has taken the protests demanding accountability and education reforms beyond the streets, broadening its reach and intensifying pressure on a government wary of appearing to yield to a rapidly growing youth movement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of streets
Noun
  • Its only link to the province’s highways is a 5-hour train ride that shuttles passengers, freight, and vehicles through the Boreal forest.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • Developers have pointed to the area as an ideal location because of its proximity to major highways, existing parking structure and nearby public transit hubs, such as the KC Streetcar.
    — Dylan Lysen July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of highways
Noun
  • Cloud cover limited the helicopter to a lower drop point near 50/50 Flat, above the switchbacks, forcing rescuers to climb on foot to reach the injured woman.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • From there, the itinerary continues toward Trollstigen, one of Norway’s most famous mountain roads, known for its steep switchbacks and waterfalls.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of switchbacks
Noun
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Traffic signals are being upgraded in Poway to improve traffic flow on the roadways, first on Espola Road and later on Poway Road.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026
Definition of roadways
Noun
  • That’s also the figure governments across South Florida rely on when adapting infrastructure like roads, or planning new ones.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Several of the roads were constructed with pedestrians in mind first, envisioning the fan march from the Landing to CPKC Stadium on match days.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of roads
Noun
  • Hicks’s fish topped the previous Idaho catch-and-release pike by ¾ inch, caught by Scott Blahnik in 2020 from Coeur d’Alene Lake.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
  • The pike is a dynamic but destabilizing force on the body, which is excellent for balance recovery.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 9 July 2026
Definition of pike
Noun
  • Bent-over rows may be especially helpful for counteracting the forward head and rounded shoulder positioning that can result from frequent cell phone use.
    — Danielle Zickl, Health, 27 July 2026
  • Despite a hot and humid final Sunday with temperatures reaching 98 degrees, the crowds following Scheffler and eventual winner Jackson Kouvin were as many as 10 rows deep.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of rows
Noun
  • In his email, Berney suggested that the thieves were probably just selling the drives for scrap.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • How to give The Red Cross offers a map of blood drives by zip code.
    — Eva Flowe July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of drives
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“Corniches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corniches. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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