Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevated railroads
Noun
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Edgerton, 51, was nominated at the Golden Globe Awards for his role in Train Dreams as Robert Grainier, a man who spends his life living in the Pacific Northwest and working on railroads across the region at the turn of the 20th century.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026 -
And the role of state and national governments in fostering the construction of canals, railroads, river improvements and ports had substantial payoffs.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mining fueled the development of railways, roads, and ports, linking the interior to global markets.—
Lindsey Granger,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2026
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The intricate cargo-hauling system still will rely on truck drivers, who represent a significant portion of California’s working class, but is looking to lean more towards using railways, which can be faster and greener, Hacegaba said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Elevated railroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated%20railroads. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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