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
The annual rankings highlight the world’s top tours, activities, and attractions based on user reviews, offering a snapshot of what travelers are prioritizing right now—from immersive outdoor adventures to iconic city landmarks.
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Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
However, traffic along the highways and city streets throughout the Bay Area will likely be grueling while the World Cup is in town.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Whatever happens with the project moving forward, transparency needs to be elevated by NCDOT and city officials.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
In that timeframe, KC bars and restaurants would be able to extend their alcohol-serving hours to 3 a.m., even those city establishments that aren’t located in an entertainment district.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
However, traffic along the highways and city streets throughout the Bay Area will likely be grueling while the World Cup is in town.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Whatever happens with the project moving forward, transparency needs to be elevated by NCDOT and city officials.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
In that timeframe, KC bars and restaurants would be able to extend their alcohol-serving hours to 3 a.m., even those city establishments that aren’t located in an entertainment district.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for city
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Buffalo Bill State Park is located in the quaint nearby town of Cody, just a 15-minute drive from Shoshone—sunrise and sunset from the park aren’t to be missed.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Picard was stationed at a seaside resort in Bournemouth, a town on England’s south coast, as the weeks ticked down to D-Day.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Hyde has McCallany playing Detective Grimes, a haunted investigator descending into the decaying underbelly of a crumbling metropolis while hunting a brutal serial killer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Transportation will also be a security challenge in the metropolis of nearly 22 million people, according to Teresa Martínez, a professor and researcher at the School of Social Sciences and Government of Tecnológico de Monterrey.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Other cities and municipalities around Illinois have previously expressed interest in talking to the Bears about a future stadium.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Some municipalities have responded to these concerns by passing moratoriums that keep data centers out of their community.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“City.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/city. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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