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
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Illuminated by more than two million lights, this beloved Cincinnati tradition features larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of light and more.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The legend goes that tunnels underground Were used by the mob so their booze wasn't found.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Maybe strap in for a zipline through jungle canopies or tube in the mountains through centuries-old tunnels carved into volcanic rock.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Some ran through raindrops and splashed through puddles while others huddled in the tunnels beneath the grandstands.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Go kayaking through mangrove tunnels in a nature preserve.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Illuminated by more than two million lights, this beloved Cincinnati tradition features larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of light and more.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The legend goes that tunnels underground Were used by the mob so their booze wasn't found.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Maybe strap in for a zipline through jungle canopies or tube in the mountains through centuries-old tunnels carved into volcanic rock.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Some ran through raindrops and splashed through puddles while others huddled in the tunnels beneath the grandstands.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Go kayaking through mangrove tunnels in a nature preserve.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tunnels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunnels. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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