as in cave
a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.
The train goes through a tunnel in the mountain. The moles dug tunnels in the yard.
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Recent Examples of tunnel
Both bridges and the tunnel are working at full capacity, and the new bridge will help improve the efficiency of commercial and personal traffic between the two countries, Baruah said.
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ABC News, 11 June 2026
The tunnel to the playing field, which is usually Chiefs red, is now colored blue with a bit of yellow, while the playing field is larger to accommodate the FIFA requirements for the 2026 World Cup.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The Silver Line is a bus rapid transit system operating in dedicated tunnels.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The tunnel party had dissipated by then.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 11 June 2026
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ABC News, 11 June 2026
The tunnel to the playing field, which is usually Chiefs red, is now colored blue with a bit of yellow, while the playing field is larger to accommodate the FIFA requirements for the 2026 World Cup.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The Silver Line is a bus rapid transit system operating in dedicated tunnels.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The tunnel party had dissipated by then.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tunnel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tunnel
Noun
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Mainland sea caves are accessible via Meyers Beach, a short drive from Bayfield.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The finished basement packs a remarkable amount of functionality into a single level, housing everything from a laundry area and gym to a sauna, wet bar, and wine cave.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Noun
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And that’s only the beginning—Santa Rosa is also home to seven natural swimming holes connected via underground caverns, including the 81-foot-deep Blue Hole, a favorite of scuba divers.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There’s tons of shopping and dining nearby, as well as convenient subway access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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On recent trips to New York, he was photographed jumping the subway turnstile and playing chess in Washington Square Park.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Tunnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunnel. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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