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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the hallway between the bedroom and bathroom was strewn with toys
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as in lobbies
the entrance room of a building
visitors to the Georgian mansion are received in a handsomely proportioned hallway featuring an open staircase
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Recent Examples of hallways
Hart got in trouble for all sorts of infractions that didn’t seem like a big deal – showing up late to school, using his phone and eating in the hallways.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
There are three standalone villas with central living rooms and guest rooms that branch off of different hallways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This is a go-to in kitchens, bathrooms, or hallways.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Although the Movingstyle is primarily geared toward home users, in an office, it can be wheeled through hallways and moved between conference rooms.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
This suggests the Japanese habit is learned in the school system, where children sweep their own classrooms, mop their own hallways and serve their own lunches.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
Instead of their routine after-hours professional development coursework, Halverson and the staff would sometimes play music over the loudspeakers and walk through the school’s hallways.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
His absence will leave an irreplaceable space in our classrooms, our hallways and our lives.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The question reaches far beyond immigration to school hallways, online group chats, political rallies, classrooms, and playgrounds.
—Marc Brackett, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
There are three standalone villas with central living rooms and guest rooms that branch off of different hallways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This is a go-to in kitchens, bathrooms, or hallways.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Although the Movingstyle is primarily geared toward home users, in an office, it can be wheeled through hallways and moved between conference rooms.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
This suggests the Japanese habit is learned in the school system, where children sweep their own classrooms, mop their own hallways and serve their own lunches.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026
Instead of their routine after-hours professional development coursework, Halverson and the staff would sometimes play music over the loudspeakers and walk through the school’s hallways.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
His absence will leave an irreplaceable space in our classrooms, our hallways and our lives.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The question reaches far beyond immigration to school hallways, online group chats, political rallies, classrooms, and playgrounds.
—Marc Brackett, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
Noun
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Iran detests the secular Shi’a government of Azerbaijan, its close relationship with the Sunni regional power Turkey, and its cooperation with Israel, and fears the emergence of transport corridors that could bypass it and weaken its regional leverage.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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District 7 commuters rely heavily on driving and face congestion on major corridors like Story Road and Tully Road, with fewer transit options than other parts of the city.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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In the past five years, Disney has refreshed over 18,000 rooms and 10 hotel lobbies.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Rain is forecast on Saturday afternoon, which could complicate the mission which involves navigating steep passageways within the cavern.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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But going a little deeper, the YouTube series follows people going through these passageways and ending up in an endless series of mostly empty rooms, a maze that goes on forever, and they are often stalked by unknown monstrous creatures.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 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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The ruckus filled the 24-year-old halls of the Paycom Center and reverberated through its creaky corners.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, former Argentinian President Mauricio Macri and former Mexican President Felipe Calderón have served fellowships in these halls.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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