elevated railroads

Definition of elevated railroadsnext
plural of elevated railroad

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevated railroads
Noun
  • Now most of the great passenger railroads have withered and died, and they have been replaced by Amtrak, which has mammoth troubles of its own.
    Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This wasn’t just a union of railroads, however.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Convenience on the railways There is little glamour late night in a crowded Amtrak station.
    Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Calling those who root for railways and live for locomotion!
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Elevated railroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated%20railroads. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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