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burgs

noun

plural of burg

as in cities

a thickly settled, highly populated area moved from a small town into a much bigger burg

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Recent Examples of burgs Historic Hills Scenic Byway Iowa Autumn color paints the valleys and family farms between the Villages of Van Buren County, seven historic burgs punctuating this quiet 105-mile drive along the Des Moines River in southeast Iowa. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 That’s when the pop-up Pound4Pound Grilled Burgers typically arrives to grill up some fabulous-looking ‘burgs. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Franchises in other burgs can apparently go weeks, even months, without making headlines about matters other than wins and losses. — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026 New faces are finding them, from Bokey locals and folks from outer-burgs like Debary and DeLand to longtime regulars from Kissimmee and Lake Nona. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025 The North Shore Scenic Drive stretches along the shore from Canal Park in Duluth, Minnesota, through lovely burgs and placid woodlands and onto to the international border at Grand Portage. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Sports teams ask cities to help fund arenas regardless of a city’s politics.

— Brian Malarkey, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
The announcement of seven cities and eight stores marks only the opening chapter of Alo’s journey in China.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cities

Noun

For example, an investor could search for cities in the Sunbelt, the Midwest or specialized college towns experiencing steady inbound migration of young professionals and hybrid workers.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
That uncanny feeling of wandering through left-behind cities has made for its own niche tourist appeal, and natural elements that overtake these towns in the absence of human residents add another layer of intrigue.

— Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of towns

Noun

Lee has been under pressure to distinguish Hong Kong from regional rivals and mainland Chinese metropolises, especially after Beijing’s tightening grip tainted Hong Kong’s image as a freewheeling financial center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
With fewer crowds than Spain’s main metropolises, a slower pace sets the tone for a sojourn meant to be savored.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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