as in cave
a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.
The train goes through a tunnel in the mountain. The moles dug tunnels in the yard.
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Recent Examples of tunnel
Like in the Orlando aquarium, the path through the Polk County attraction meanders through several environments, building up to a walk-through tunnel with 180-degree views of Sea Life inhabitants and the grand finale theme park under the sea scene.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Iguanas also dig tunnels that erode seawalls, Arahill said.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep an eye out for: Mud Tubes – Small, dirt tunnels on your home’s foundation or walls.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Drop each cake pan once onto the counter from a height of three inches, to remove any large air pockets, which could cause holes or tunnels in the baked cake layers.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
Iguanas also dig tunnels that erode seawalls, Arahill said.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep an eye out for: Mud Tubes – Small, dirt tunnels on your home’s foundation or walls.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Drop each cake pan once onto the counter from a height of three inches, to remove any large air pockets, which could cause holes or tunnels in the baked cake layers.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tunnel
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Booker Wines Courtesy of Booker Wines Though a picturesque tasting room is not the prerequisite for quality wines, the breathtaking estate at Booker Wines, complete with a tasting lounge and underground wine caves, is tough to resist.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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The proposal calls for repairing the step surfaces and filling in a cave that has eroded beneath the steps with concrete designed to match the color and texture of the surrounding bluffs and seawall.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Museums, ghost towns, cavern systems and a popular lake for divers and swimmers are just a few of the stopping points along the way.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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The mine complex is owned by Iron Mountain, which leases out caverns for storage.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Adams on Thursday touted the results of a program aimed at getting homeless people out of the subway system.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Use a neutral subway tile and dark paint to create a sleek bathroom look.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Tunnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunnel. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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