as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the passageway to the other side of the office
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Recent Examples of passageways
Rain is forecast on Saturday afternoon, which could complicate the mission which involves navigating steep passageways within the cavern.
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CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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
These subterranean passageways are significant in Hawaiian culture, providing shelter for the ancient communities and and being places for ceremonies and burials.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Typically, the tour includes entry to Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon located on Navajo Nation land known for its narrow passageways and wave-like sandstone formations shaped by flash flooding over thousands of years.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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
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
The Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively controlled by Iran, is one of the world’s most important oil passageways, with 31% of global crude oil flows moving through the waterway, according to data from market intelligence firm Kpler.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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
These subterranean passageways are significant in Hawaiian culture, providing shelter for the ancient communities and and being places for ceremonies and burials.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Typically, the tour includes entry to Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon located on Navajo Nation land known for its narrow passageways and wave-like sandstone formations shaped by flash flooding over thousands of years.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Apart from Greenland’s potential for oil and critical minerals development, Greenland also offers key economic and military passageways that could be utilized by China and Russia.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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
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
The Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively controlled by Iran, is one of the world’s most important oil passageways, with 31% of global crude oil flows moving through the waterway, according to data from market intelligence firm Kpler.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passageways
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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
Noun
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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.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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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
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“Passageways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passageways. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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