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cities

noun

plural of city
as in towns
a thickly settled, highly populated area commuters who drive every day between their homes in the suburbs and their jobs in the city

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Recent Examples of cities The platform provides security, artificial intelligence capabilities, and wireless connectivity for applications spanning smart homes, industrial systems, healthcare, commercial environments, and smart cities. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 With peace efforts stalled, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv and other cities with relentless bombardments recently stretching into daylight hours, taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of air defensive systems. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 The ancient, walkable cities here invite wandering and exploration. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 The Delta King, now a restaurant docked in Old Sacramento, later traveled between the two cities from 1927 to 1940. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Set the scene The beach cities of Orange County range from quaint to trendy, but almost all of them get crowded, especially in the summer. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 The lower cost has led to a boom in surveillance cameras that businesses, homeowner associations, cities and police departments can purchase. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 That robotaxi network has been operating in Austin for more than a year and has also begun offering rides in five other cities in Texas and Florida. — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Flock's technology, which photographs every passing license plate and uses AI to extract data, has been installed across thousands of American cities and towns. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cities
  1. towns
  2. metropolises
  3. municipalities
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
Definition of metropolises
Noun
  • Marrs Barron said there were many heartfelt stories of neighbors helping neighbors and municipalities helping each other when equipment broke down, with others bringing ice and water for workers at the compost sites.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The August letter from Gardner, Fulton and Harper says the agencies have consulted with other municipalities and first responders across North America, are running models and are using data and medical expertise to develop the future system.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of municipalities

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“Cities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cities. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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