subways

Definition of subwaysnext
plural of subway

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subways
Noun
  • Meanwhile, imagery shows that two tunnels into a mountain near the Isfahan facility have been packed with dirt, a measure against missile strikes that Iran also did just before the June war.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Nearby, Vinag—one of Europe’s largest historic underground wine cellars—runs beneath the old town, offering atmospheric tastings in its extensive tunnels.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Such tools are only preserved in specific environments like in ice, caves or underwater.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Prepare to hike down a dirt trail and then a narrow, steep stairwell that gives way to epic rock formations and captivating sea caves.
    Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • During summer months, the Wyandotte Caves attract visitors who wish to explore the unique underground caverns.
    Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • While the lake is said to have been discovered in 1905 by a 13-year-old boy named Ben Sands, the surrounding caverns were used by the Cherokee, and 20,000-year-old jaguar tracks were also found there.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Subways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subways. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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