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as in parts
a broad geographical area
the urban corridor along the state's eastern coast is considerably more liberal than the rural areas to the west
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as in hallways
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the long, sterile corridors give the government building a forbidding air
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Recent Examples of corridors
Most of the satellite traffic is confined to particular altitudes and orbital corridors.
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David Szondy
february 07, New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
The city focuses its efforts on bridges and overpasses, major thoroughfares and high-traffic corridors.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
It is surrounded by turtle-nesting beaches, protected mangrove forests, sand dunes and forest corridors that serve as habitat for jaguars and ocelots.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Authorities said operations focused on corridors known for prostitution, and also involved parole and probation checks for individuals with criminal records.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
During my visit, a host escorted me through off-limits corridors and underground tunnels that keep the massive resort running smoothly.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Capping one of the country’s busiest interstate corridors with an elevated park is a tall task, but a group of Atlanta leaders aims to rise to the challenge.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Etihad Rail network cuts across a wide sweep of the UAE’s geography, moving well beyond the urban corridors most residents are used to seeing from the road.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The rapid expansion of charging infrastructure along major corridors has also been important to overcome range anxiety.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
David Szondy
february 07, New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
The city focuses its efforts on bridges and overpasses, major thoroughfares and high-traffic corridors.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
It is surrounded by turtle-nesting beaches, protected mangrove forests, sand dunes and forest corridors that serve as habitat for jaguars and ocelots.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Authorities said operations focused on corridors known for prostitution, and also involved parole and probation checks for individuals with criminal records.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
During my visit, a host escorted me through off-limits corridors and underground tunnels that keep the massive resort running smoothly.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Capping one of the country’s busiest interstate corridors with an elevated park is a tall task, but a group of Atlanta leaders aims to rise to the challenge.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Etihad Rail network cuts across a wide sweep of the UAE’s geography, moving well beyond the urban corridors most residents are used to seeing from the road.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
The rapid expansion of charging infrastructure along major corridors has also been important to overcome range anxiety.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corridors
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Snowpack in most of the Northern Hemisphere has shrunk significantly over the past 40 years due to climate change, according to a 2024 Nature study, which found the sharpest declines, between 10% to 20% a decade, in the Southwestern US and large parts of Europe.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The saltwater fish are most often found in the Caspian Sea, but can be spotted in the South Atlantic regions of North America, the Black Sea and parts of the Pacific Northwest.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lee was slightly nervous at first about how much wallpaper was added to the hallways and entryway but ended up loving the result.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Additional Blink camera footage provided by residents similarly shows the suspect partially clothed or nude in common hallways, the sheriff's office said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Russian defense industry representatives have also promoted the system as a cost-effective alternative to Western wheeled rocket artillery systems, particularly for export markets in the Middle East and other regions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Although Pakistan's capital has seen relatively few attacks compared with other regions, the country has experienced a recent rise in militant violence.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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But that means the expectations for at least one gold are here in their first chance, and will remain until that medal hangs around their necks.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Out on the sidewalk and behind barriers, lookie-loos crane their necks for a peek at the competitors, while pin traders mill through the churning crowd in hopes of making a souvenir swap.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Part of why that commercial’s message lands is because men (and doctors) have gotten mixed signals for years.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Corridors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corridors. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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