Thesaurus results for BOARDWALKS

boardwalks

noun

plural of boardwalk

as in promenades

a public place for strolling the town's old-fashioned beachfront boardwalk has been a tourist attraction since the 1920s

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Recent Examples of boardwalks By upgrading wastewater systems in the Everglades, repairing boardwalks at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and restoring historic fort walls at Gulf Islands National Seashore, the LRF is protecting the long-term legacy of our public lands. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 At the time, the town was not much more than a few unpaved roads and wooden boardwalks. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 The park’s day-use areas, boat launches, boardwalks, and trails will be developed in phases, and the Meadows, located outside Salters, South Carolina, was the first spot to open for public use. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 Visitors who leave Yellowstone's boardwalks risk severe burns, jail time and damage to one of the park's most fragile attractions. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Instead of high-rise hotels, bustling boardwalks, and crowded public beaches, visitors will find a quiet barrier island where nature takes center stage. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

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Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.

— Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026

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In the lawsuit, Kupsh acknowledges attending most of the demonstrations but denies being a ringleader, blocking anyone from campus walkways or refusing orders.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Since then, the construction has remained a daily challenge for students returning for the fall semester, many of whom are adjusting their routines to account for detours, closed walkways and heavier traffic.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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In a time when malls and in-person shopping are declining, people are flocking to Beachyville from all over the world after seeing social posts about the unique Caseville experience.

— Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
After falling on hard times particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, malls today are in a renaissance as teens mob them once more.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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