Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boroughs
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Singleton said his team is already working with teams in cities involved in hosting Cup matches, including the Los Angeles human trafficking task force.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026 -
In essence, Britain and France would have to be willing to sacrifice their own cities to defend others.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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From major cities to small towns, oceanfront townhouses to mountain cabins, California offers a wide variety of places to live.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Power poles were snapped and toppled near the Louisiana towns of Jena, Cheneyville and Donaldsonville, the weather service reported.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Republicans have complained for years that the program is too expensive and removes too much land from property tax rolls, hurting municipalities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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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
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The buzzing underground networks are an important part of the modern, urban lifestyle in Canada’s coldest metropolises, and can be fascinating — and disorienting — for visitors.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Southern metropolises like Charleston, Nashville, and New Orleans also made the cut.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boyu promises to be instrumental in helping Starbucks open stores in cities beyond Shanghai, Beijing, and China’s other megalopolises, while keeping costs in check.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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While strolling the exhibits, García explains the roots of one of the largest megalopolises on earth and how its evolution lends to the symbology and tradition of the festival.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Nov. 2023
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“Boroughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boroughs. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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