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staircase

[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /


NOUN
stairs
Synonyms


NOUN
woodwork
Synonyms


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Feel this, for instance, when Harry and pals traverse the moving staircase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Coles Thomas Allen, 31, is accused of attempting to rush a staircase that led down to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The snub was hard to miss: Brazil’s president had received the full red-carpeted staircase treatment at the same airport a day earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The foyer is the epitome of luxury thanks to its grand staircase and shimmering chandelier.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Powell inched toward the staircase, backing Bell up to the landing.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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