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Recent Examples of railways
Squamish Once shaped by logging, railways, and port activity, Squamish has evolved into an outdoor hub for climbers and mountain bikers.
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Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
In conjunction with its strategic partner, the Spanish state railways Renfe, Leo Express is hoping to continue expanding its commercial routes in 2026 and beyond.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Experts say these hybrid tactics include cyber attacks, border incursions and sabotaging everything from undersea cables to civilian railways.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Minnesota’s Wildflower Project has spent the last decade planting pollinator gardens along medians and railways.
—Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 14 May 2026
Exempting fertilizer shipments from some regulations and prioritizing its shipment on railways and barges could help as well.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Citi Custom Cash's select transit category encompasses a lot of purchases, including bus lines, subways, passenger railways and ferries.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
His missions involved strafing the German ground transportation system, including railways, roads and fuel depots, with on-board machine guns.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
The company thrived with its connection to the Hudson River in Manhattan; to the Erie Canal and the country's growing network of railways.
—Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
In conjunction with its strategic partner, the Spanish state railways Renfe, Leo Express is hoping to continue expanding its commercial routes in 2026 and beyond.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Experts say these hybrid tactics include cyber attacks, border incursions and sabotaging everything from undersea cables to civilian railways.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Minnesota’s Wildflower Project has spent the last decade planting pollinator gardens along medians and railways.
—Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 14 May 2026
Exempting fertilizer shipments from some regulations and prioritizing its shipment on railways and barges could help as well.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The Citi Custom Cash's select transit category encompasses a lot of purchases, including bus lines, subways, passenger railways and ferries.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
His missions involved strafing the German ground transportation system, including railways, roads and fuel depots, with on-board machine guns.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
The company thrived with its connection to the Hudson River in Manhattan; to the Erie Canal and the country's growing network of railways.
—Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railways
Noun
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The federal government hasn’t owned any freight railroads since the 1920s, with the exception of the Alaska Railroad, now owned by that state.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Chain gangs to build railroads were also established during this time.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Railways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railways. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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