as in towns
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 cities
Singleton said his team is already working with teams in cities involved in hosting Cup matches, including the Los Angeles human trafficking task force.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
In essence, Britain and France would have to be willing to sacrifice their own cities to defend others.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Weak to light shaking was recorded, and residents in several cities - such as Westlake Village, Camarillo and Newbury Park - reported experiencing the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
But for years now, groups of amateurs have been gathering with sketchbooks in cities across the world to turn their artistic gaze to the everyday sights of skyscrapers and sidewalks — and find beauty there.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
But the story accelerates in 2021, in crunch time for prospective World Cup cities, as FIFA officials toured 23 of them before picking 16.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Garland and Pflugerville were among dozens of cities across the United States that received those urban forestry grants.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Mexico's best cities are hubs for culture—not just within the country, but for a global audience as well.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
In essence, Britain and France would have to be willing to sacrifice their own cities to defend others.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Weak to light shaking was recorded, and residents in several cities - such as Westlake Village, Camarillo and Newbury Park - reported experiencing the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
But for years now, groups of amateurs have been gathering with sketchbooks in cities across the world to turn their artistic gaze to the everyday sights of skyscrapers and sidewalks — and find beauty there.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
But the story accelerates in 2021, in crunch time for prospective World Cup cities, as FIFA officials toured 23 of them before picking 16.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Garland and Pflugerville were among dozens of cities across the United States that received those urban forestry grants.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Mexico's best cities are hubs for culture—not just within the country, but for a global audience as well.
—Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cities
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From major cities to small towns, oceanfront townhouses to mountain cabins, California offers a wide variety of places to live.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Power poles were snapped and toppled near the Louisiana towns of Jena, Cheneyville and Donaldsonville, the weather service reported.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The buzzing underground networks are an important part of the modern, urban lifestyle in Canada’s coldest metropolises, and can be fascinating — and disorienting — for visitors.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Southern metropolises like Charleston, Nashville, and New Orleans also made the cut.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Republicans have complained for years that the program is too expensive and removes too much land from property tax rolls, hurting municipalities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of municipalities across the Chicago area have referenda and propositions on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on local priorities.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Cities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cities. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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