as in cities
a thickly settled, highly populated area
a municipality with an excellent police department
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Recent Examples of municipalities
With a 45% increase in unsheltered homelessness in the state, lawmakers are proposing legislation to prohibit municipalities from using general laws like trespassing against unhoused people who are simply resting or storing their belongings on public land.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Gun safety and puberty blockers The first bill passed in the legislative session was SB 204, challenging local municipalities and towns who set their own ordinances on gun storage.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
These put the cost of cleanup and waste disposal on the companies that make materials — plastic, paint or carpet — rather than on consumers, cities and municipalities.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Unsafe camping ordinances Gardner city officials and the police department repeatedly said the new ordinance was similar to other municipalities.
—Lynne Hermansen, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The megaproject agreements will fall under the control of the municipalities, and there’s a sliding scale for creating a minimum number of jobs to support the operations of these projects.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Then a spike in orders across the country came between 2020 and 2022, due to municipalities' COVID relief funds.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Many municipalities require owners to clean up after their animals, and knowing where the law stands gives you a stronger footing.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Gun safety and puberty blockers The first bill passed in the legislative session was SB 204, challenging local municipalities and towns who set their own ordinances on gun storage.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
These put the cost of cleanup and waste disposal on the companies that make materials — plastic, paint or carpet — rather than on consumers, cities and municipalities.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Unsafe camping ordinances Gardner city officials and the police department repeatedly said the new ordinance was similar to other municipalities.
—Lynne Hermansen, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
The megaproject agreements will fall under the control of the municipalities, and there’s a sliding scale for creating a minimum number of jobs to support the operations of these projects.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Then a spike in orders across the country came between 2020 and 2022, due to municipalities' COVID relief funds.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Many municipalities require owners to clean up after their animals, and knowing where the law stands gives you a stronger footing.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for municipalities
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Spanish tapas bars dominate major cities on every continent, serving shareable, bite-sized morsels of traditional and creative cuisine.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report will also examine how other cities implement business taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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If you’re tempted to uproot your current life and spend your days at a higher elevation, the following mountain towns and cities—all recommended by real estate experts—are great choices.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many school districts in Massachusetts have announced closings and delays for Monday in anticipation of a potential blizzard that could bring up to two feet of snow to some cities and towns.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Even if that were true though, these localities — like those in other high-demand metropolises — could still build more housing vertically with tall apartment buildings.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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But in a region filled with metropolises worth the long haul, Bangkok's point of difference is found in the thrills of the unexpected.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Municipalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/municipalities. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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