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 Trust for Public Land releases a yearly ranking of major cities in the US based on their residents’ access to public recreation areas – the city of Los Angeles ranks an embarrassing 90th, highlighting that access is undoubtedly a concern.
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Rafael Perez, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Either way, the horrifying consequences are sure to continue as ICE’s brutal crackdown on American cities rolls ahead.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
With 104 matches across 16 host cities, the tournament is bigger than ever and coming to the United States for the first time in decades.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Few cities take music as seriously as Manchester.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
The touring 90-minute performance will make stops in three North Texas cities, so there’s probably a show near you.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Many cities require snow removal within set timeframes (according to Ezra, 24 hours is common), and early communication helps issues get addressed promptly.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Fifty-one percent say ICE’s actions are making cities feel less safe, versus just 31% who say more safe.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Walgreens has stores in over 125 cities across Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Rafael Perez, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Either way, the horrifying consequences are sure to continue as ICE’s brutal crackdown on American cities rolls ahead.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
With 104 matches across 16 host cities, the tournament is bigger than ever and coming to the United States for the first time in decades.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Few cities take music as seriously as Manchester.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
The touring 90-minute performance will make stops in three North Texas cities, so there’s probably a show near you.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Many cities require snow removal within set timeframes (according to Ezra, 24 hours is common), and early communication helps issues get addressed promptly.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Fifty-one percent say ICE’s actions are making cities feel less safe, versus just 31% who say more safe.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Walgreens has stores in over 125 cities across Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cities
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Safety and health worries have long surrounded landfills in many cities and towns in the Philippines, especially ones near poor communities whose residents scavenge for junk and leftover food in the garbage heaps, the AP points out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Local mountain towns bank on the cold-weather months to generate the bulk of their business for the year, and snow is the key ingredient to a successful winter season.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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There's something about being in a bustling new city far away from home—and some metropolises seem to have more of a magnetic draw for tourists than others.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Created by and starring Rachel Sennott, the series began at the top of November and follows a group of 20-somethings navigating their careers and social lives in one of America’s most challenging metropolises.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Nov. 2025
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The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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For many municipalities, the issue came to the forefront in April 2024 when the EPA lowered the maximum contamination levels for PFOS and PFOA from 70 parts per trillion to 4 parts per trillion.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Cities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cities. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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