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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
The show’s chaotic hallways and overwhelmed staff aren’t just dramatic television but a reflection of a broken access point to our healthcare system.
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Jeremy Morgan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Residents could have to take on such tasks as staffing doors, sorting packages, mopping hallways, sweeping sidewalks and hauling trash to the curb.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The video only showed the suspect walking through the hallways, breaking glass on doors.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
When passengers walk down hallways, the crew steps aside, smiles, and says hello.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
On the outside of the hallways would be the offices, where songwriters would go to write their songs.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
His hallways are painted Masters green.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Our research shows that older adults with dementia may be at especially high risk of delirium and agitation in ED hallways.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
The main hallways were wide but silent and empty.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Morgan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Residents could have to take on such tasks as staffing doors, sorting packages, mopping hallways, sweeping sidewalks and hauling trash to the curb.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The video only showed the suspect walking through the hallways, breaking glass on doors.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
When passengers walk down hallways, the crew steps aside, smiles, and says hello.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
On the outside of the hallways would be the offices, where songwriters would go to write their songs.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
His hallways are painted Masters green.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Our research shows that older adults with dementia may be at especially high risk of delirium and agitation in ED hallways.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
The main hallways were wide but silent and empty.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
Noun
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The halls and corridors are wide and spacious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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In India, the craft will run between the Gateway of India and the new Navi Mumbai airport, replacing the aging wooden diesel ferries that currently make that crossing – and finally giving one of the world's busiest waterfront corridors something resembling an express service.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to docent Bill Richardson, this type of radio graced hotel lobbies back in the day.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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With Chicago office buildings still at 57% of pre-pandemic occupancy levels in March, according to the latest report by Kastle Systems, Fooda is growing despite a smaller pool of potential downtown foragers hitting their respective lobbies during lunchtime.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The immersive, motion-simulation experience — which is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park — first brings guests through the familiar castle gates and passageways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 event will mainly take place at the Javits North on 11th and 38th in halls 1A, 1B, 3 and levels 4 and 5.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Camp Pendleton has 12 chow halls — this one is the first of its kind at the base and on the West Coast.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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