met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
In six metro areas, the average earnings for millennial women were higher than millennial men, according to the report.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 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
The South Florida Water Management District’s analysis of rain thus far in 2025 shows that Broward County’s metro area has only had 1.35 inches of precipitation this year to date.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
In six metro areas, the average earnings for millennial women were higher than millennial men, according to the report.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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