Thesaurus results for TUNNELS

tunnels

noun

plural of tunnel

as in caves

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 tunnels Rivaling modern sewers in size and complexity, this remarkable network of tunnels dates as far back as 500 BC, and parts are still in use today, draining runoff from the Forum in the heart of the city. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 The tunnels that a mole creates also have another unintended consequence for your garden—other pests. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 The DuPage Water Commission and the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency are partnering to build a lake water intake, purification station and tunnels stretching across two counties. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Another project, to replace steam tunnels in the heart of campus, is not expected to be complete until November 2027. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 At the time, police said there was no threat to the public, and that the sewer systems were investigated after the unknown individuals spent hours in the underground tunnels. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Skiing, a snowmobile tour, ice tunnels and rope walking were fine, and so was walking. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Indeed, every shot of the characters running through Vienna’s slick, shadowy streets and tunnels is absolutely gorgeous. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Authorities open a criminal investigation into the collapse of multiple tunnels at the Zamboye site, as workers describe chaotic, dangerous rescue efforts and Red Cross teams warn the toll will rise. — Jean Fernand Koena, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Researchers have developed cyborg cockroaches that could help deliver emergency medical care to people trapped in collapsed buildings, caves, and other dangerous locations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The heartbeat of the Park University women’s flag football program pulses from under the walls of limestone in the caves underneath the quaint campus.

— PJ Green August 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of caves

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This cushion is required at the very top of the caverns to keep the extraction pipes safely submerged in oil rather than the underlying water.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
The Energy Department has said at least 70 million barrels must remain in the reserve to safely manage the caverns.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

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