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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
Beyond that there are long hallways with white tile floors and white walls that lead to rooms full of loud machines taking in, transforming and distributing large amounts of electricity throughout the building.
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David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
For days afterward, parent volunteers patrolled Tavares Middle hallways, their sense of safety shattered.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Places to shelter can include storm shelters, basements or interior hallways without windows.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Treatment, not trauma On a tour of the facility given to a Tribune reporter and photographer, the building appeared to be old but clean, with staff and residents exchanging greetings in the hallways, and residents gathering to watch television in the day room.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
An occupant of the apartment building retreated to the roof after discovering hallways full of smoke.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
An Ocean View King is the best ADA room option since these rooms offer direct, barrier-free access, close proximity to amenities, and indoor corridors with flat surfaces and wider hallways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Want to avoid making your hallways feel suffocated?
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
For days afterward, parent volunteers patrolled Tavares Middle hallways, their sense of safety shattered.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Places to shelter can include storm shelters, basements or interior hallways without windows.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Treatment, not trauma On a tour of the facility given to a Tribune reporter and photographer, the building appeared to be old but clean, with staff and residents exchanging greetings in the hallways, and residents gathering to watch television in the day room.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
An occupant of the apartment building retreated to the roof after discovering hallways full of smoke.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
An Ocean View King is the best ADA room option since these rooms offer direct, barrier-free access, close proximity to amenities, and indoor corridors with flat surfaces and wider hallways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Want to avoid making your hallways feel suffocated?
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallways
Noun
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As gaps emerge in local air defense coverage, Ukrainian forces create corridors that support larger operational and strategic strikes, demonstrating how tactical drone operations directly enable Ukraine’s broader strategic campaign.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Dressed in the green and yellow of Brazil, members of Torcedores da Alegria — Fans of Happiness — moved from neighborhood to neighborhood, turning hospital corridors into something closer to a stadium concourse.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Don’t let production moguls, powerful lobbies or even presidents dictate what can and cannot be printed or spoken.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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No matter the season, stay at the historic Palmer House, home of one of the most stunning art deco lobbies in the world; book tickets for a play; and stop by Goddess and the Baker for a slice of rainbow cake and a gold glitter latte.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Liden’s passageways were most likely rented, judging from the contact information for a Berlin scaffolding company taped to the wall inside one of them.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 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 group meets once a month in beer halls, coffee shops and parks.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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House victories in New York as must-have wins for underheard voices in the halls of Congress.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hallways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallways. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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