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
But Coleman said that cities are already struggling to maintain a high quality of service in a context of high inflation, cuts in federal funding, and stagnant sales revenue.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Last week, Dipke traveled to several Indian cities, joining thousands of angry demonstrators to demand the education minister’s removal.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Federal Aviation Administration rules bar cities from treating airlines unequally, and the council's action put $90 million in federal grant funding in jeopardy, according to one council member.
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Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
We are best known for our certification program, which recognizes top-performing cities.
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Rochelle Haynes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
But now with Atlanta serving as one of the tournament’s host cities, that dream feels tantalizingly close, at least theoretically.
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Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Urban and regional planners Planners oversee the growth and development of towns and cities.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
That includes Georgia, where the Department of Homeland Security spent nearly $200 million purchasing warehouses in the tiny cities of Social Circle in Walton County and Oakwood in Hall County, according to a Social Circle official who was briefed on the decision.
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Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Last week, Dipke traveled to several Indian cities, joining thousands of angry demonstrators to demand the education minister’s removal.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Federal Aviation Administration rules bar cities from treating airlines unequally, and the council's action put $90 million in federal grant funding in jeopardy, according to one council member.
—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
We are best known for our certification program, which recognizes top-performing cities.
—
Rochelle Haynes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
But now with Atlanta serving as one of the tournament’s host cities, that dream feels tantalizingly close, at least theoretically.
—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Urban and regional planners Planners oversee the growth and development of towns and cities.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Or cities can propose special taxes, where the money is earmarked for specified purposes.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
That includes Georgia, where the Department of Homeland Security spent nearly $200 million purchasing warehouses in the tiny cities of Social Circle in Walton County and Oakwood in Hall County, according to a Social Circle official who was briefed on the decision.
—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cities
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An enormous amount of the population live in small coastal towns.
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Alas, Stowe is one of the rare ski towns that is busier in summer than winter so don’t expect deals.
Noun
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The party often endorses the same candidates as the DSA and is readying to target more mayoral offices in the country’s biggest metropolises this fall and in 2028.
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The party often endorses the same candidates as the DSA and is readying to target more mayoral offices in the country's biggest metropolises this fall and in 2028.
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The samples are the first to test positive of the 217 total pools tested from several North Shore municipalities this season, according to Mark Clifton, executive director of the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District.
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Cuba has 168 municipalities across its 15 provinces.
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“Cities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cities. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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