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as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall
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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the bedroom is at the end of the hall
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as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobbies
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansions
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in towers
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of halls
The expectation of even a modicum of diversity within the halls of government could disappear quickly.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Some bargain hunters poked around, while a handful of old-timers walked the halls for exercise.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Opera lives in formal concert halls steeped in centuries old repertoire, while sports thrives on stadium noise, locker room, and competitive intensity.
—Jocheved Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In the storied halls of the New York Public Library, Queen Camilla championed the importance of reading, highlighting how books have the power to bring people across the world together.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The best East Coast road trip route hits eight cities packed with content-worthy moments, late-night food halls, ghost stories and beach-town vibes — all in one stretch of coastline.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The town halls have been part of a CBS News series Things That Matter.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Residents in nearby towns packed into community halls last week as consultants presented the project scope, which lays out Pretoria’s option to build the 5,200 MW plant through either traditional reactors or a fleet of small modular reactors (SMRs) that are faster to build.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Not long ago, Tayara Wallin-Damon walked the halls of the International Community School as a student.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Some bargain hunters poked around, while a handful of old-timers walked the halls for exercise.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Opera lives in formal concert halls steeped in centuries old repertoire, while sports thrives on stadium noise, locker room, and competitive intensity.
—Jocheved Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In the storied halls of the New York Public Library, Queen Camilla championed the importance of reading, highlighting how books have the power to bring people across the world together.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The best East Coast road trip route hits eight cities packed with content-worthy moments, late-night food halls, ghost stories and beach-town vibes — all in one stretch of coastline.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The town halls have been part of a CBS News series Things That Matter.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Residents in nearby towns packed into community halls last week as consultants presented the project scope, which lays out Pretoria’s option to build the 5,200 MW plant through either traditional reactors or a fleet of small modular reactors (SMRs) that are faster to build.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Not long ago, Tayara Wallin-Damon walked the halls of the International Community School as a student.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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More than 300 people lined the hallways of Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka Wednesday for an honor walk as Fleischaker was transported for organ donation, Demo wrote.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Patients were trying to hide in the hospital hallways as Talley went through a set of double doors, Pekara said.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ramirez intentionally planned the truck’s route to move through working-class and industrial corridors rather than traditional art spaces.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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At the beginning of the school year, the NYPD created Youth Safety Zones, where more police personnel are put in areas where teens face the most risk — commuter corridors, bus stops, and routes to and from school.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Omakase counters are popping up across Miami at a remarkable clip, from Brickell high-rises to Wynwood warehouses to Miami Beach hotel lobbies.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The History of Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial For the past nine years, Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial could only be found in the lobbies and halls of the brand’s properties.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Downtown is home to a 52-block historic district that's dotted with Victorian-era mansions.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Newport's south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Office renovations and conversions in Charlotte Post-COVID, office towers have to either entice people to come back to the cubicle or change uses.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Box was established in 2007 in downtown LA, long before the rise of the glassy towers that now crowd the area.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Apr. 2026
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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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