Thesaurus results for ALLEYS

alleys

noun

plural of alley

as in streets

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 alleys Architectural historians describe Googie style as a bold strain of Mid-Century Modernism, notable for big neon signs and swooping roofs, especially popular among restaurants, bowling alleys and car washes, now increasingly rare. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 The good fixers knew where the sniper alleys were, and many of them had grown up with the rebels who were now running the local checkpoints. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Infrastructure funding would be used to maintain pavement, curbs, gutters, alleys, bridges and culverts throughout the city. — Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 For the most organic blend of ancient and modern Bangkok, explore the nearby waterfront district Talat Noi (Small Market), where alleys lead to passageways that are often only shoulder width. — Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 After a tour past mannequins in their likenesses, Manolo Blahnik slippers and mood boards, the party moved to the Versailles Orangerie, where Cartier grooms lined the alleys leading to the grandiose gallery. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Deep inside the labyrinthine alleys of Acre’s Old City – home to a 700-year-old Crusader fortress – Muhammad Hani could not order a takeaway pizza. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 The committee recommended legislation directing Kruschke to hire contractors to speed up the replacement of concrete panels on local roads and maintenance of alleys. — Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 20 Sep. 2026 The Ultimate Digital Leash No noir detective story is complete without a session of tailing the suspect through the gritty streets and alleys. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

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However, messaging from organizations and informal networks involved in the protests suggests that demonstrators intend to return to the streets during the weekend.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Instead of leaning into French Indochina, the design draws on Hanoi's craft traditions, the Red River, lacquer art, and the city's historic guild streets to create a distinctly contemporary expression of Vietnamese luxury.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of streets

Noun

Kyiv has accused Russian forces of mining nearby roads and using the remaining residents as human shields to prevent Ukraine’s army from conducting offensive operations in the town.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Response teams are battling armed conflict, poor roads and violence from residents fueled by mistrust and misinformation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of roads

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By exchanging ownership, McCall would be able to implement more pedestrian safety measures, such as bike lanes and walking routes that are not standard for state highways, Youmans said.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Critically, these investments also improve North Carolina roads, highways, and bridges.

— Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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