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 Likewise, renewable energy in Texas didn’t take off until after the Legislature helped authorize the construction of transmission lines hundreds of miles from the windy western parts of the state to major cities such as Houston and Dallas. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Along the way are mountain towns, desert oases, Mediterranean islands and historic cities where eclipse chasers can experience anything from a few minutes to more than six minutes of totality. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Coastal cities including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Long Beach have already seen significant flooding. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 My favorite place for developing ideas is a walk along the street, especially in cities. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 In the coming weeks, the Future of Film Is Female will release it in Chicago, Philadelphia, Tulsa, and more, with more shows and cities being added (check out locations and tickets here. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 As a result, even though Iran’s economy is hurting and inflation is high, cities and towns have had no shortages of important goods or services to date. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 Local groups like DeFlock Fort Worth, DeFlock DFW, CLEAR Rule of Law and the Tarrant County chapter of the Republican Liberty Caucus have taken the matter into their own hands, demanding Tarrant County and its cities remove the cameras. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Wildfires encroached on major European cities, a once unthinkable threat. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cities
  1. towns
  2. metropolises
  3. municipalities
Noun
  • For guests staying longer, the hotel can arrange activities including truffle hunts, seasonal wine harvest experiences, and tours of nearby towns and historical sites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • From there, class strikes, blockades and demonstrations spread to other Paris suburbs and then nationwide, even in smaller towns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of towns
Noun
  • Perhaps most surprising, though, the top 10 favors big, bustling metropolises rather than the sunny coastal cities or small towns that might first come to mind when planning a romantic trip.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of metropolises
Noun
  • Their presentations revealed a patchwork of efforts, with municipalities and organizations moving ahead while seeking clearer coordination and financial commitments.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Different states and municipalities have laws governing the technology.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of municipalities

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“Cities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cities. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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