ELEVATED RAILROAD Synonyms: 7 Similar Words

elevated railroad

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Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

Definition of elevated

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Industries like the railroads, finance, steel, coal, and oil.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Proponents of the current plan, however, argue the initial schedule will prove that there’s demand for the service, and then the railroads can expand their options later.

— Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of railroad

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Once operational, the railway is expected to become the shortest overland connection between China and the Middle East and Europe.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
North Korea and Russia, which are already served by a railway bridge and air service, agreed in 2024 to construct a bridge for automobiles over the Tumen River, which runs along North Korea’s borders with Russia and China.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

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