Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
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Her nickname was literally Paquita from the barrio, of the people.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025 -
He was born in the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and is known for his Puerto Rican pride.—
Nina Turner,
Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Trump has also angered Hamas with a plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza and relocate the enclave's residents to neighboring countries.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Israeli bombardment of Gaza since has killed more than 48,000 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, reduced much of the enclave to rubble, and led to a humanitarian catastrophe for surviving residents.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Depending on the materials, hoods and collars range from around 300 pounds to 500 pounds.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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According to the Death Penalty Information Center, the execution method involves a person being bound to a chair with a black hood placed over their head.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the red light district, to the north of the city, sits a court that has become revered.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Impossible Build Skyscrapers in New York City's financial district generally use pile foundations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The closures aim to address declining enrollment and resource distribution, but parents argue losing a neighborhood school limits teacher connections and disrupts friendships.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Richter acknowledged that conversations around school closures are difficult because those campuses become a part of the identity of the neighborhoods around them.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Included in the Wednesday announcement was the news that David Shipley, the Opinion section editor, had resigned from his role.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Adding products in the Advanced Info section is easy and starts with clicking the Inventory tab.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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