as in continental
going across a continent
the transcontinental railroad a six-hour transcontinental flight
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Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, another coach showcases the completion of the transcontinental railroad at the 1869 Golden Spike Ceremony.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The menus will debut on select international and transcontinental flights in American’s Flagship First and Flagship Business cabins, with domestic First Class service added in April.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, another coach showcases the completion of the transcontinental railroad at the 1869 Golden Spike Ceremony.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The menus will debut on select international and transcontinental flights in American’s Flagship First and Flagship Business cabins, with domestic First Class service added in April.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transcontinental
continental
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Breakfast here is an unhurried affair, with options ranging from continental classics to Chinese, Arabic and health-focused selections.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But that strategy seems to have been developed in order to counter long-range Chinese munitions in the Pacific, not small-drone swarms with near-real-time targeting within the continental United States.—
Brynn Tannehill,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Transcontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transcontinental. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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