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Recent Examples of boardwalks
In Oatman, an old gold mining town, donkeys followed tourists along the boardwalks and into stores.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
What to See and Do See Waterfalls Of the roughly 100 waterfalls scattered throughout the park, Brandywine and Bridal Veil Falls are especially easy to see, accessed via short boardwalks.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Maine is home to hundreds of miles of coastline and idyllic towns, complete with boardwalks and drive-in movie theaters.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Unlike Iguazú or Niagara, there are no crowds, boardwalks, or hotels, just the thunder of the Potaro River plunging into the jungle below.
—Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll two boardwalks along freshwater wetlands and a rare maritime dune woodland.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The Sharonville park has reopened its boardwalks and wetlands after two years of renovations, according to a March 19 Great Parks news release.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
What to See and Do See Waterfalls Of the roughly 100 waterfalls scattered throughout the park, Brandywine and Bridal Veil Falls are especially easy to see, accessed via short boardwalks.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Maine is home to hundreds of miles of coastline and idyllic towns, complete with boardwalks and drive-in movie theaters.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Unlike Iguazú or Niagara, there are no crowds, boardwalks, or hotels, just the thunder of the Potaro River plunging into the jungle below.
—Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Stroll two boardwalks along freshwater wetlands and a rare maritime dune woodland.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The Sharonville park has reopened its boardwalks and wetlands after two years of renovations, according to a March 19 Great Parks news release.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
Manicured gardens of native, drought-resistant plantings surround the buildings and pool, while wooden boardwalks meander across the property, connecting its various elements.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boardwalks
Noun
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In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Wander the cobblestone promenades, watch lively street performers, and navigate the famous food colonnade to sample iconic local eats before heading out to the nearby Boston Harbor waterfront.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Styles takes full advantage of the walkways — three of them spanning the floor lengthwise with one crossing the middle, totalling around 350 yards in length — and spent around half the show away from the main stage, almost constantly on the move.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Along walkways, flowering plants heighten the experience of moving through the landscape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In western Broward County, and South Florida in general, games are offered all over the place — in libraries, doctors’ offices, restaurants and malls.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Amazon Today, which used Flex drivers to pick up orders from malls and retailers, was discontinued in late 2024 after drivers often left stores with just one or two items.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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“Boardwalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalks. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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