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Recent Examples of underpass
Ideally, an overpass or underpass could be built to connect it to the center grounds, allowing other trails to link to the forest preserve, McDonald said.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The exit closures are the latest change for drivers in the area, coming just weeks after crews permanently closed the Woodland Avenue underpass.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
At some point, as shown in eyewitness video obtained by Bay Area News Group, Husien is seen briefly entering the police vehicle before getting out and running west toward the Highway 87 underpass.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Several other council members expressed disappointment in the decision to scuttle the underpass project, which was first conceived 30 years ago as part of the city’s comprehensive plan.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The exit closures are the latest change for drivers in the area, coming just weeks after crews permanently closed the Woodland Avenue underpass.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
At some point, as shown in eyewitness video obtained by Bay Area News Group, Husien is seen briefly entering the police vehicle before getting out and running west toward the Highway 87 underpass.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Several other council members expressed disappointment in the decision to scuttle the underpass project, which was first conceived 30 years ago as part of the city’s comprehensive plan.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpass
Noun
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, the court said, the law gives migrants an incentive to try to circumvent border crossings, something Congress likely did not intend.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two people died early Sunday when a speeding SUV went off a freeway interchange in South County and landed in the Sweetwater River, authorities said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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After heading east on University Avenue, drivers can rejoin I-80/35 at the University Avenue interchange, which recently reopened.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both of the brothers have visited the intersection where Tanya died.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the Sejongdaero intersection, some distance from the stage, readings hit 90 decibels.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Underpass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpass. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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