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as in hallways
the entrance room of a building
the dinner guests hung their coats in the hall
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as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
the bedroom is at the end of the hall
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as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the concert hall was full
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as in lobbies
a centrally located room in a building that serves as a gathering or waiting area or as a passageway into the interior
from the main hall of the museum, turn left to see the ancient pottery collection and turn right to see the mummies
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as in mansions
a large impressive residence
Lord Plentiworth has opened his family's hereditary home, Richley Hall, to visitors on Tuesdays
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as in towers
a large, magnificent, or massive building
on your right, you will see Parliament Hall, a splendid example of Georgian architecture
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Recent Examples of halls
The first-floor entrance to the exhibit halls at the convention center featured vehicle bookends.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Iranian diaspora has made its presence felt throughout the three-day gathering, chanting in the convention center halls, sometimes arm-in-arm with the overwhelmingly pro-Trump crowd, and cheering on speakers who support toppling the regime.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
President Ngô Đình Diệm ordered its construction in 1962, and almost all of the building is open to the public, including staterooms, banquet halls and a network of bunkers in the basement.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The conference also boasted over 600 exhibitors touting their services in the halls of San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Ralph knows exactly what greatness looks like after spending 18 years inside the hallowed halls of Gampel Pavilion as both a player and coach.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Amundsen’s work is in keeping with the rest of the show, which fills two halls at the liberal arts school with visual and multimedia works that probe the persistence of radioactive materials.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th year, here is the story of Iowa's role in the conflict that still shapes the nation and how it is memorialized in the halls and on the grounds of one of Des Moines', and the state's, most prominent landmarks.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday morning, 61 eighth graders scampered through the halls of Jaylen Waddle’s old stomping grounds in Bellaire, Texas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
James Raia, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Iranian diaspora has made its presence felt throughout the three-day gathering, chanting in the convention center halls, sometimes arm-in-arm with the overwhelmingly pro-Trump crowd, and cheering on speakers who support toppling the regime.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
President Ngô Đình Diệm ordered its construction in 1962, and almost all of the building is open to the public, including staterooms, banquet halls and a network of bunkers in the basement.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The conference also boasted over 600 exhibitors touting their services in the halls of San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Ralph knows exactly what greatness looks like after spending 18 years inside the hallowed halls of Gampel Pavilion as both a player and coach.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Amundsen’s work is in keeping with the rest of the show, which fills two halls at the liberal arts school with visual and multimedia works that probe the persistence of radioactive materials.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th year, here is the story of Iowa's role in the conflict that still shapes the nation and how it is memorialized in the halls and on the grounds of one of Des Moines', and the state's, most prominent landmarks.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday morning, 61 eighth graders scampered through the halls of Jaylen Waddle’s old stomping grounds in Bellaire, Texas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halls
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The hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building nestled in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The complaint also raises concerns about security measures, alleging there were no cameras in hallways or elevators.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Doom has corridors, enemies, three-dimensional navigation and a lot of things that are trying to kill you.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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These alerts typically define safe corridors for high-speed test flights over the Atlantic.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Project Hail Mary‘s prayers for all the big auditoriums have already been answered with the pic showing in Imax, PLFs, D-Box, etc.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Like many lobbies in Japan, this is a liminal space to gather and prepare yourself, not a spot to camp out for more than an hour on your laptop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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While the mansions in Newport might be the most famous of Rhode Island's grand houses, there are also plenty of houses in the state.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to the article, the Newport Coast estate was part of a global $250 million spending spree on mansions.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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But all of the 222 guest rooms, which occupy the 23rd through the 30th floors of the towers, offer stellar, unimpeded sight lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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To prevent Iranians from using the Iraqi network to make calls, Iran targeted cell towers operated by Iraqi telecommunication companies Asiacell and Korek near the border and then ordered security forces to shoot anyone approaching the area, Hassanpour said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of the Regent’s 167 rooms and suites come standard with entry foyers and separate living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Too much architecture — too many foyers, signs, cafés, screens, glossy surfaces, bright colors, and walls — could ruin the raw, funky feel of the place.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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The residence is laid out as a series of connected indoor and outdoor spaces, with arched passageways linking each area.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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Specific areas the designer often focuses on for these purposes are creating easy access to bathrooms and wide passageways between rooms.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Halls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halls. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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