met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The Houston metro area, home to over seven million people, frequently faces ozone pollution challenges, particularly during warmer months.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Average tax refund for Raleigh, Charlotte, Durham All but three of North Carolina’s largest metro areas had average tax refunds higher than the state average, according to Upgraded Points.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The Houston metro area, home to over seven million people, frequently faces ozone pollution challenges, particularly during warmer months.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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