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Recent Examples of boardwalks
Here in San Diego — where seaside calm and crowded boardwalks conceal deeper civic fatigue — the same national weariness swirls beneath daily life.
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Phillip Halpern, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Nearby is South Brohard Park, providing beach access for humans only, including boardwalks, benches, and showers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Accessibility Nimmo Bay welcomes wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility—cabins and public spaces are accessible with staff support—but full independence can be challenging given the remote setting's rustic boardwalks, floating docks, and uneven natural terrain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The park features many timber bridges, stairways, boardwalks and retaining walls that have deteriorated over the years and need repairs.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Replacing several existing bridges and installing new timber boardwalks with fencing on the River Trail.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Rustic paved paths and boardwalks wind past waterfalls and across streams in this enchanting forest reserve.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
In the area of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, roads, boardwalks and homes were damaged by flooding from coastal sea surge and winds, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Several communities elsewhere were impacted by high winds and coastal sea surge, which damaged power and communication systems as well as roads, boardwalks and homes, according to state officials.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Phillip Halpern, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Nearby is South Brohard Park, providing beach access for humans only, including boardwalks, benches, and showers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Accessibility Nimmo Bay welcomes wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility—cabins and public spaces are accessible with staff support—but full independence can be challenging given the remote setting's rustic boardwalks, floating docks, and uneven natural terrain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The park features many timber bridges, stairways, boardwalks and retaining walls that have deteriorated over the years and need repairs.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Replacing several existing bridges and installing new timber boardwalks with fencing on the River Trail.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Rustic paved paths and boardwalks wind past waterfalls and across streams in this enchanting forest reserve.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
In the area of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, roads, boardwalks and homes were damaged by flooding from coastal sea surge and winds, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Several communities elsewhere were impacted by high winds and coastal sea surge, which damaged power and communication systems as well as roads, boardwalks and homes, according to state officials.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boardwalks
Noun
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That's often on promenades, like this one by Carter Road, that gird the Arabian Sea.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Open promenades Las Olas, Lincoln Road and CityPlace in West Palm Beach are a reminder that a simple stroll among the bars and restaurants and shops can feel like a night out.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, salt alone may not provide sufficient traction on driveways and walkways, especially when applied in large amounts, which can damage concrete.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Brick walkways lead to separate spaces for outdoor dining and lounging.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In San Diego County, this year’s festivities take place from late January through early March and they can be found everywhere from malls to parks and libraries.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The news of store closings brings concerns that those malls still surviving are facing their demise.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Boardwalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boardwalks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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