as in caves
a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.
The train goes through a tunnel in the mountain. The moles dug tunnels in the yard.
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Recent Examples of tunnels
At the rear, below two Venturi tunnels, a set of four tailpipes leave an impression on those left behind as Valhalla travels down the road.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
López told our group of nine how the ancient Romans had used the tunnels as escape routes from invaders, then grabbed a few of the mysterious bottles, wiped off the condensation, and led us out into the sunlight to taste them.
—Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
The entire theme park becomes a glowing spectacle, with synchronized shows and light tunnels.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, the study suggests that primordial black holes could leave behind microscopic tunnels when passing through solid objects.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
These tunnels might be found in everyday materials like rocks, metal, and even glass.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Mesmerizing light and music tunnels, like the 700-foot corridor at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, offer a colorful walking journey between concourses, while gourmet restaurants and bars also help travelers pass the time in airports across the country.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
In addition, the Chengdu Aerospace Corp has reportedly submitted eight proposals for the 6th-gen fighter, with four test models being tested in low-altitude wide tunnels.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
López told our group of nine how the ancient Romans had used the tunnels as escape routes from invaders, then grabbed a few of the mysterious bottles, wiped off the condensation, and led us out into the sunlight to taste them.
—Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
The entire theme park becomes a glowing spectacle, with synchronized shows and light tunnels.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, the study suggests that primordial black holes could leave behind microscopic tunnels when passing through solid objects.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
These tunnels might be found in everyday materials like rocks, metal, and even glass.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Mesmerizing light and music tunnels, like the 700-foot corridor at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, offer a colorful walking journey between concourses, while gourmet restaurants and bars also help travelers pass the time in airports across the country.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
In addition, the Chengdu Aerospace Corp has reportedly submitted eight proposals for the 6th-gen fighter, with four test models being tested in low-altitude wide tunnels.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Tunnels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunnels. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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