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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
Today the sprawling complex is a museum and visitor attraction, where a sense of unease lurks along paved tourist trails and lingers in dark corridors.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Chain laws are in effect in Colorado between September and May in most of Colorado's mountain corridors.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Footsteps echo in narrow corridors between buildings that haven’t changed much since the 1980s.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Cream marble corridors branch off in either direction, leading to boutiques and guest rooms on one side, the spa and additional amenities on the other.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Standing against them is notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary (Sharad Kelkar), whose syndicate operates through layers of deceit through corridors in Saudi Arabia, Ethopia, Italy, Thailand and the UK.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Vessel strikes are among the leading causes of serious injury and death for large whales, particularly in heavily trafficked shipping corridors.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Law lowers speed limits on some highways Assembly Bill 1014 allows the California Department of Transportation to lower speed limits by 5 mph on certain highways, especially in safety-sensitive areas such as safety corridors or places with heavy pedestrian traffic.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
The renovation comes as the city is focusing more attention on Farmington Avenue as part of broader plans to encourage business development of Hartford’s major commercial corridors.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Chain laws are in effect in Colorado between September and May in most of Colorado's mountain corridors.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Footsteps echo in narrow corridors between buildings that haven’t changed much since the 1980s.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Cream marble corridors branch off in either direction, leading to boutiques and guest rooms on one side, the spa and additional amenities on the other.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Standing against them is notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary (Sharad Kelkar), whose syndicate operates through layers of deceit through corridors in Saudi Arabia, Ethopia, Italy, Thailand and the UK.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Vessel strikes are among the leading causes of serious injury and death for large whales, particularly in heavily trafficked shipping corridors.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Law lowers speed limits on some highways Assembly Bill 1014 allows the California Department of Transportation to lower speed limits by 5 mph on certain highways, especially in safety-sensitive areas such as safety corridors or places with heavy pedestrian traffic.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
The renovation comes as the city is focusing more attention on Farmington Avenue as part of broader plans to encourage business development of Hartford’s major commercial corridors.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corridors
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Running water and electricity were disrupted in parts of the capital, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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There are interior hallways and walls that are damaged, Evans added.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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At least three Wekiva players transferred to other schools last season and Watts said there are players roaming the hallways who should be on the football team.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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California has been losing business to production hubs in regions with generous tax incentives, including New Jersey, which has recently become an East Coast production hot spot.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Western provinces—including Ilam, Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Hamedan—have seen the deadliest clashes so far, according to Kurdish-Iranian rights group Hengaw, which says those regions account for a majority of fatalities.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their necks are getting longer.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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For federal staffers who want to crack on without the weight of the White House breathing down their necks, the diversion of that attention can’t come soon enough.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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If your personal style lands somewhere between modern and traditional, a transitional kitchen is the perfect fit.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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Around 10 trucks leave the Arizona mine each day, crossing unceded Havasupai and Hopi lands, the Navajo Nation, and the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation before reaching the mill–all over the objections of Tribal leaders and members of the tribes along the route.—
Zak Podmore,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Corridors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corridors. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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