Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for els
Noun
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The federal government hasn’t owned any freight railroads since the 1920s, with the exception of the Alaska Railroad, now owned by that state.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026 -
Chain gangs to build railroads were also established during this time.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Experts say these hybrid tactics include cyber attacks, border incursions and sabotaging everything from undersea cables to civilian railways.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Minnesota’s Wildflower Project has spent the last decade planting pollinator gardens along medians and railways.—
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility This hotel is well-equipped for guests who need everything from adjustable showers to grab rails, lowered in-room view points and alarm clock telephone ringers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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There was no estimated time for when the cleanup would be completed and the roads would reopen.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Els.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/els. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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