bridges

[brij-iz] / ˈbrɪdʒ ɪz /

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structure or something that makes connection n.
connect, extend v.

NOUN

structure or something that makes connection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

link overpass platform

STRONG

arch bond branch catwalk connection extension gangplank pontoon scaffold span tie transit trestle viaduct wing

VERB

connect, extend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

span traverse unite

STRONG

attach bind branch couple cross join link reach subtend

WEAK

arch over cross over go over

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide leave separate unfasten

WEAK

detach disunite unlink

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bridges

The UN's humanitarian agency said the main challenge was now access, with more than 40 bridges destroyed.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Rescue efforts continue to aid the tens of thousands impacted by the devastating floods, with roads smashed and bridges destroyed.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

India and China are sending prefabricated Bailey bridges that can be assembled quickly without heavy equipment.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

Baggs said she and her friends watched from higher ground as bridges were swept away.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

I did cities on the ocean, cities with two rivers meeting in the middle, cities with one big river that bent, cities with bridges, crazy interchanges, circles and boulevards.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini