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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Todd Bridges has taken steps to make his split from Bettijo Hirschi official after announcing in January that he and his spouse had separated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Three years ago the winger worked as an Amazon delivery driver while playing in the eighth tier of English football for Crawley-based club Three Bridges.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Then came a shift in 2016, when the Academy gave an honorary Oscar to Lynn Stalmaster, who cast hundreds of films and jump-started the careers of Dustin Hoffman, Jeff Bridges, John Travolta and Christopher Reeve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

He bested a stacked field that included Willem Dafoe and Jeff Bridges.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Mom answered the door at 8:05 to Mr. Bridges, a short round man in a blue suit, and Coach Warner, who was wearing a Lake Windsor High pullover.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor