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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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Zayu the Jaguar, from the jungles of southern Mexico, embodies the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of the country.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Zayu hails from southern Mexico’s jungles and represents the nation’s rich heritage.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gardner framed it to exclude the girl’s relatives, the commissioners’ assistants, the fort and nearby Indian encampments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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During the same period, crews cleared more than 6,400 encampments.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Hoovervilles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Hoovervilles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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