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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Bridges represent some of the most fragile components of transportation systems, yet the current approaches used to monitor them have clear limitations.

From Science Daily

The hashtags spoke of "Bridges of Friendship" and "United Through Oceans".

From BBC

“And there was a state bill to address this, but it failed. On the bright side, they did pass a bill to rename a bridge after Jeff Bridges. So that’s cute.”

From Salon

But New York's Mikal Bridges was whistled for a loose ball foul and Christian Braun drained two free throws to tie it and force the second overtime.

From Barron's

Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz County recorded the highest count this season, with about 2,500 monarchs observed in early December.

From Los Angeles Times