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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Hoovervilles
Noun
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These new shantytowns are plagued with substance abuse, violence and prostitution.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Written and directed by Montoo Bassi, the film is being shot in Cali, Bogotá, the Colombian jungles, and is aiming to shoot at the Art of Living International Center in India.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Belize’s jungles are perfect for adventure activities, including ziplining, river tubing and horseback riding.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Newsom said the 9th Circuit’s decisions in the Boise and Grants Pass cases had overly restricted what governments could do about homeless encampments.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Lindsey Appiah will lead the center, while Deputy Mayor Wayne Turnage will direct efforts around homelessness and encampments.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Hoovervilles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Hoovervilles. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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