monorails

plural of monorail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monorails
Noun
  • In the late 19th century, in the wake of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Japanese immigrants began arriving in California in search of opportunity, enticed by the promise of employment with mining companies, agricultural producers, and railroads.
    Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • At the time, the STB ended up approving that $31 billion takeover largely due to the small size of KCS, with the merging companies remaining the smallest of the Class I North American railroads.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Roads and railways have been damaged and power disrupted in several areas.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The terminal operator aims to enhance the port’s capacity and capabilities with state-of-the-art container and liquid cargo-handling infrastructure, while strengthening multimodal connectivity with India’s major railways and inland infrastructure.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Now the roads and sidewalks are open, and life is being breathed back into both the small business community and the city, Hoiosen told the Idaho Statesman.
    Rose Evans November 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The American brand founded by sisters-in-law Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard is moving into a 270-square-foot space fitted with picture frame moldings, curved brass hanging rails and a travertine table that wouldn’t look out of space in a Parisian interior.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Cribs, pack-n-plays, high chairs, and bed rails are standard offerings at most family-friendly properties.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Monorails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monorails. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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