bridges

Definition of bridgesnext
plural of bridge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bridges Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying bridges Girard-Perregaux’s new caliber GP9530 is an automatic minute repeater and tourbillon, interpreted here with the third bridge of GP’s iconic movement positioned on the caseback. Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Milwaukee's older bridges, though, are in better shape than the average Wisconsin bridge built the same decade, the report says. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridges
Noun
  • CharlotteFive lands in inboxes every weekday with the food, drink and lifestyle news worth knowing.
    Emily Broyles, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • This includes new lands and attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and as a direct result, Disney will continue to partner with suppliers and small businesses across the country to bring these new experiences to life.
    Megan duBois, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Perched along the Sea of Marmara, the boutique property sits on the largest of the islands, Büyükada, whose Ottoman-era mansions are where intellectuals and aristocrats held court in the 19th century.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Aim to give cucumber plants an inch of water each week from irrigation or rainfall, and water when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Water deeply in the morning, check soil moisture regularly, and move plants to shade during heat waves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
    Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The dust has not quite settled on one of this season’s blockbuster trades during NBA free agency.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Explore the beauty of the Northern Neck—the northernmost of Virginia's three peninsulas—at Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve.
    Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
  • Key sections include the northern Kullaleden and Bjäre peninsulas and the coastal Österlen Way in the east — a quieter alternative to the more popular Stockholm Archipelago routes.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

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“Bridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridges. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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