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 Accessibility Wheelchair-accessible boardwalks have been installed for easy access to tents and the Cookhouse, and staff can tailor experiences to accommodate the needs of those with accessibility issues. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Hurly-Burly’s drinks take inspiration from the nostalgia of old-timey seaside boardwalks. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Consider using non-slip materials for boardwalks, especially in areas that may be prone to water or moisture. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 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 Under the proposal, places where bicycles are already restricted from sidewalks or boardwalks would be extended to electronic vehicles as well. — Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 14 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

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In city parks, riders would be prohibited from park pathways and recreational trails, athletic fields and turf areas, plazas and promenades.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
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

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Upgrading malls with food halls that aim to elevate the eating experience is an attempt to make malls relevant again, said food hall consultant Phil Colicchio in a bullish 2026 industry report.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In the cable, published by WikiLeaks, the embassy said recruiters in Israel were targeting young people finishing mandatory military service and promising large sums to be made working at American malls.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

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