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Recent Examples of skyscraper
Damascus had counted on Syria’s postwar reconstruction receiving investment from wealthy Gulf Arab countries once known for their shopping malls and skyscrapers.
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Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Damascus had counted on Syria’s postwar reconstruction receiving investment from wealthy Gulf Arab countries once known for their shopping malls and skyscrapers.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Windy City offers big city sunset vibes complete with stunning skyscrapers with the Adler Planetarium Skyline Walk and the observation deck of the former John Hancock Tower proving popular spots to take in the views.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Among the cops honored Tuesday was Detective Didarul Islam, who was killed at a Midtown office skyscraper on July 28 by Shane Tamura.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Damascus had counted on Syria’s postwar reconstruction receiving investment from wealthy Gulf Arab countries once known for their shopping malls and skyscrapers.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Windy City offers big city sunset vibes complete with stunning skyscrapers with the Adler Planetarium Skyline Walk and the observation deck of the former John Hancock Tower proving popular spots to take in the views.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Among the cops honored Tuesday was Detective Didarul Islam, who was killed at a Midtown office skyscraper on July 28 by Shane Tamura.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyscraper
Noun
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Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The building where the fire broke out has 107 housing code violations, including 39 that are considered immediately hazardous, building records show.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The massive building, which had its own 60654 ZIP code, was rebranded as the Mart as part of a $40 million renovation in 2016.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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There were signs of rodent entry in some structures on the couple’s property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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“Skyscraper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyscraper. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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