as in town
a thickly settled, highly populated area
commuters who drive every day between their homes in the suburbs and their jobs in the city
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Recent Examples of city
Usually when a player gets traded to a new team midseason, accommodations in his new city are an issue, and sometimes that player winds up spending the rest of the season living in a hotel because there’s just no time to arrange for anything else.
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Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
This city is known for its beautiful wooded trails.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
With visitors flocking to Riverside for the annual Festival of Lights, city officials are warning people to be on the lookout for fake QR codes posted by scammers at parking pay stations.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
This city is known for its beautiful wooded trails.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
With visitors flocking to Riverside for the annual Festival of Lights, city officials are warning people to be on the lookout for fake QR codes posted by scammers at parking pay stations.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for city
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Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Severino has already signed a three-year deal with the Athletics and Manaea could leave town as well.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Like a genuine metropolis, the Met expanded according to grand plans that were rarely honored and frequently adjusted to conform with expediency and improvisation.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
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This bilingual metropolis embodies a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, rendering it an attractive destination for families seeking a vibrant and enriching environment.New CIES Contributor, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Sanctuary cities in the U.S. are municipalities that have adopted policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, particularly U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ().Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Why are municipalities turning to operating referendums?Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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“City.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/city. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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