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as in parts
a broad geographical area
the urban corridor along the state's eastern coast is considerably more liberal than the rural areas to the west
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as in hallways
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the long, sterile corridors give the government building a forbidding air
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Recent Examples of corridors
The area has around 350 businesses along five commercial corridors.
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Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Residents in several nearby corridors along Highways 108 and 120 were also ordered to evacuate.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its mission is to jam radars, blind missile batteries, and create corridors for follow-on forces.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The pop-up tent has two corridors for your cat to play in.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, the plant can grow as high as 25 feet, most often along transportation corridors that lack plant management.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Beijing’s close partnership with Pakistan — extending beyond economic corridors into military equipment and intelligence cooperation — further constrains how far ties can develop.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The three connected edifices form a delightful maze of spaces, with stairways and corridors linking the buildings, and six different elevators serving the six floors.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
The hospital was already overwhelmed, with patients with IV drips lying on the floor in the corridors in stifling heat.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Residents in several nearby corridors along Highways 108 and 120 were also ordered to evacuate.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its mission is to jam radars, blind missile batteries, and create corridors for follow-on forces.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The pop-up tent has two corridors for your cat to play in.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, the plant can grow as high as 25 feet, most often along transportation corridors that lack plant management.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Beijing’s close partnership with Pakistan — extending beyond economic corridors into military equipment and intelligence cooperation — further constrains how far ties can develop.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The three connected edifices form a delightful maze of spaces, with stairways and corridors linking the buildings, and six different elevators serving the six floors.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
The hospital was already overwhelmed, with patients with IV drips lying on the floor in the corridors in stifling heat.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corridors
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Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Observers across eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa and parts of the Middle East will also see most of the eclipse phases.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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They aren't located in classrooms, dorm room hallways or other more private spaces on campus.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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His entire identity is woven into its hallways and kitchens, and the news that an Argentine mogul — played with ironic detachment by Solnicki himself — intends to purchase the hotel and demolish it to make way for a new architectural venture is treated as nothing less than an existential threat.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some regions of the United States are experiencing higher rates of positive COVID-19 tests than others, though reporting has slowed down enough nationwide that the CDC has begun allowing more time to pass between certain types of updates, such as those on variant prevalence.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Marshall is shot through the window of Charles’ apartment by Jan, who had escaped prison and been living in the secret passageways of the Arconia.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The front hall soars dramatically to the top of the second floor while arched passageways lead to the formal living and dining rooms and to the large family room.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
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On his way home from work, Wan Qiang picked up a gourmet dinner of duck necks, duck wings, and steamed buns from Beiyuan for just over $4.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two years ago, notable filmmakers and Hollywood celebs like Mark Ruffalo, Joaquin Phoenix and Rachel McAdams signed an open letter to TIFF outlining their concerns over RBC, which is reportedly one of the largest financiers of oil and gas projects that negatively impact Indigenous lands.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The result is an intimate offering of access to heritage maisons and avant-garde craftsmen beyond the frenetic halls of Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest trade show.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kibbe is adept in the art of soft power, rallying the likes of H&M Group, ThredUp, Reformation, USAgain and Vestiaire Collective to campaign for textile resale, reuse and recycling in the halls of Capitol Hill.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Corridors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corridors. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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