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as in routes
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the long passage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific Coast to California
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as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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4
as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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as in processes
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
weary of this world, he looked forward to the next and sought passage with poison
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Recent Examples of passages
It is known for its complex network of passages and stunning geological features, including large chambers, rock formations and underground streams.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
What’s billed as the largest wildlife crossing in the world is rising over a 10-lane freeway near Los Angeles, while this summer saw the launch of an initiative seeking to leverage public and private resources to build more safe passages for critters across the state.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
There are concerns that the labyrinth of tunnels Hezbollah has been building for nearly 20 years since the last Lebanon war, in 2006, could include passages inside Israeli territory.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2024
Painterly passages that are thickly slathered, daubed, and swirled animate her surfaces as much as the animals do.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Trapped in sinkholes or lost within labyrinthine passages, these animals died, and their remains became fossilized and preserved by rising water levels.
—Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
What’s billed as the largest wildlife crossing in the world is rising over a 10-lane freeway near Los Angeles, while this summer saw the launch of an initiative seeking to leverage public and private resources to build more safe passages for critters across the state.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
There are concerns that the labyrinth of tunnels Hezbollah has been building for nearly 20 years since the last Lebanon war, in 2006, could include passages inside Israeli territory.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2024
Painterly passages that are thickly slathered, daubed, and swirled animate her surfaces as much as the animals do.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Trapped in sinkholes or lost within labyrinthine passages, these animals died, and their remains became fossilized and preserved by rising water levels.
—Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passages
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Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation.Jim Clash, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The vent kicks off with an invitation-only brunch followed by excerpts of twelve series that are in post or close to release.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
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Hamas has not announced the deaths.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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More than half of the deaths were in North Carolina, where several feet of fast-moving water destroyed entire communities.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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New signage mitigates the formerly confusing and disruptive maze of unauthorized paths.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Career Path Opportunities Remote-first companies encounter the difficulty of determining clear career paths and providing growth opportunities in a virtual environment.Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The hunting expeditions were unlicensed and ended up killing at least a dozen mountain lions, also known as cougars, a federal indictment said.Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Schultz has conducted over 30 expeditions to study ants and fungi in their natural habitats and has also raised ant colonies in a lab.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are psych-rock freakouts and campfire sing-alongs, all centered on his ability to render simple, two-chord progressions as titanic tectonic shifts that reconfigure the landscape in their wake.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Flash flooding from creeks and rivers conspired with Appalachian mudslides to sweep away scores of people, destroy homes and businesses, collapse roads and devastate entire communities.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hundreds of homes and scores of roads were damaged or destroyed.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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River cruises are often all-inclusive with everything from excursions to drinks included in the upfront price.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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The trip includes all onboard meals and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks as well as daily excursions, free Wi-Fi, included gratuities, and the use of bicycles and walking sticks.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on developing its private wireless and drone solutions, with strategic partnerships and market advancements in the rail and drone sectors.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Passages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passages. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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