1
as in region
a broad geographical area
the urban corridor along the state's eastern coast is considerably more liberal than the rural areas to the west
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of corridor
Jerusalem has claimed this corridor is vital for its national security interests as Hamas could use it to re-group by relying on smuggling efforts and connections with Jihadi groups in Egypt’s North Sinai region.
—
Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
More than three decades after a woman was found dead in a utility corridor, DNA has helped identify a suspect, California cops say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
That’s not to mention the most important critics of all: their classmates, who pack the school’s crisscross of corridors and watch from their perches above.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The mountain wave winds, which could reach up to 80 to 100 mph, are expected to be the strongest across the 118 and 210 highway corridors, including the San Gabriel and San Fernando foothills, the Simi Valley and the eastern Ventura County valleys.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for corridor 
Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
More than three decades after a woman was found dead in a utility corridor, DNA has helped identify a suspect, California cops say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
That’s not to mention the most important critics of all: their classmates, who pack the school’s crisscross of corridors and watch from their perches above.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The mountain wave winds, which could reach up to 80 to 100 mph, are expected to be the strongest across the 118 and 210 highway corridors, including the San Gabriel and San Fernando foothills, the Simi Valley and the eastern Ventura County valleys.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for corridor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corridor
Noun
-
Despite the vicious Santa Ana winds hitting the dry region and the fires that exploded, various GOP leaders in Congress have floated the notion of adding conditions to already confirmed federal aid to Southern California.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
-
Floods, landslides and toxic debris flows As devastating wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, local officials are warning of potential floods, landslides and toxic debris flows in the weeks and months ahead.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Fall of Diddy includes a snippet of harrowing footage from March 5, 2016, that CNN released, where Combs is seen attacking Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, kicking and shoving her, then dragging her by her sweatshirt before throwing an object at her.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
-
The retired general’s portrait at the Pentagon, hung in the Joint Chiefs hallway, was taken down Monday less than two weeks after it was put up.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Trump managed to navigate the obstacle posed by Melania's hat, leaning in to kiss her on the lower cheek and neck—a small but triumphant moment for the couple amid the ceremony's formality.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
-
On a drive up the slim island neck, the condo and hotel beachfront suddenly gives way to a shift back to the area’s original mangrove habitats.—
John Oseid,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The square, no longer just a passageway, becomes a true urban oasis.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
24 Nov. 2024
-
But sometimes the crooked wall partially blocks one of the passageways.—
GWEN ROCKWOOD The Rockwood Files,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
In addition to targeting Hamas in Gaza, Israel established effective land and air blockades that severed Iranian troop movements and logistics into Syria for Hezbollah by the end of 2023.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
-
The jury clearly believed that, with so much GOON violence going on, AIM activists likely would feel entitled to shoot first and ask questions later if any strangers appeared unannounced on their land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Passengers deplaned via emergency slides and were safely transported to a nearby concourse.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
-
But the concourses, toilets, 94 turnstiles and corporate facilities, especially in the East Stand, require renovation.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near corridor
Cite this Entry
“Corridor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corridor. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share