as in street
a narrow passage between buildings
One can spend days exploring all the alleys and backstreets of the old city.
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Recent Examples of alley
The owner of a car shot two teen car theft suspects after confronting them in an alley in Philadelphia.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Following a brief investigation and search, the suspect was arrested approximately four hours later after he was spotted walking in alley near 50th Street and 22nd Avenue, police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
He was arrested after being spotted walking in an alley on Monday night.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
An employee then took Boe into the alley and pointed out the cameras.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Following a brief investigation and search, the suspect was arrested approximately four hours later after he was spotted walking in alley near 50th Street and 22nd Avenue, police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
He was arrested after being spotted walking in an alley on Monday night.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
An employee then took Boe into the alley and pointed out the cameras.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for alley
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alley
Noun
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Several loads of fresh fish have been offered for sale on main street this week.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The streets of New York transformed into an impromptu stage, with looks that rivaled anything happening inside the venues.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Winchester Avenue closed The road is closed from Raytown Road to I-435 South in Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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Second line parades and gatherings at the historic St. Augustine Church occur on weekends, musicians may gather in Congo Square on a Tuesday, or a high-school band may practice in the road.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Zoom in: According to an Urban Institute analysis, that criteria could likely metro Atlanta suburbs and exurbs — areas which would likely favor highway and major roadway widening or construction.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the amount of federal investment in highways during every year of the Biden administration was lower than in any year from 2003 through 2020.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Alley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alley. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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