as in cities
a thickly settled, highly populated area
a realistic novel about life in the asphalt jungle
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Noun
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This is an idyllic location for focusing on wellness and connecting with the people and land around you—especially as a pit stop in between the hustle and bustle of other lively Italian cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Some cities may cancel their tests if storms are nearby.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Niche looked at suburban cities and towns as well as neighborhoods in big metro areas like Charlotte.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the arrival of the railway and meatpacking industries, additional towns sprang up along the banks of the Kansas River.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The small city of Sausalito, California, promises a Mediterranean escape minutes from one of the nation’s biggest metropolises, San Francisco.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The fighting has grounded regional air traffic, threatened desalination facilities that provide drinking water to millions and undermined the safe reputation of modern metropolises such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Asphalt jungles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asphalt%20jungles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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