as in promenade
a public place for strolling
the pedestrian traffic through the grassy mall is heaviest during the summer lunch hours the tree-lined mall in the city's historic district remains the favored site for strutting about in one's Easter finery
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Recent Examples of mall
On the east side of the mall, the RDC owns land for more businesses to pop up.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
ConsumerAffairs reported this month that fraud tied to the tactic has risen by about 150% over the past year, with scammers targeting busy places such as malls, airports and public transit.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are concerts, comedy shows, malls, sports.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Police were going through the mall looking for people who are locked down and evacuating the area, Morse said.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
ConsumerAffairs reported this month that fraud tied to the tactic has risen by about 150% over the past year, with scammers targeting busy places such as malls, airports and public transit.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are concerts, comedy shows, malls, sports.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Police were going through the mall looking for people who are locked down and evacuating the area, Morse said.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mall
Noun
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That gap might’ve been the promenade through which entered the dumpers of 35 rodent droppings along the wall, underneath the sushi counter as well as all around the sushi bar area reach-in coolers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Other things to do in the area include strolling a historic boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants and making your way out to the pier to snap photos of a scenic lighthouse.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Soon, the Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park will feature new amenities, including a boardwalk and Detroit's only kayak access point to the Lower Rouge River Water Trail.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The trail grows thin and ends where her front walkway meets the edge of the driveway.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Mall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mall. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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