bridges

[brij-iz] / ˈbrɪdʒ ɪz /

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

Example Sentences

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One former Treasury minister, Lord Bridges, told the Lords: "This is not a fiscal buffer; it is a fiscal wafer, so thin and fragile that it will snap at the slightest tap."

From BBC

According to Conklin's objection form, which was obtained by Popular Information, the "theme or purpose" of the Ruby Bridges movie is "racism."

From Salon

Bridges' Dan Chase is on the run and needs to convince the female owner of his vacation rental that he and his two accompanying Rottweilers are trustworthy.

From Salon

In this, his first Broadway show, he demonstrates the astonishing knack for dirty pastiche that has informed such follow-ups as “The Last Five Years,” “13” and “The Bridges of Madison County.”

From New York Times

Life councillor Ron Bridges is also currently serving a long suspension for a breach of confidence.

From BBC