Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conurbations
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Singleton said his team is already working with teams in cities involved in hosting Cup matches, including the Los Angeles human trafficking task force.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026 -
In essence, Britain and France would have to be willing to sacrifice their own cities to defend others.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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If you’re tempted to uproot your current life and spend your days at a higher elevation, the following mountain towns and cities—all recommended by real estate experts—are great choices.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many school districts in Massachusetts have announced closings and delays for Monday in anticipation of a potential blizzard that could bring up to two feet of snow to some cities and towns.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Even if that were true though, these localities — like those in other high-demand metropolises — could still build more housing vertically with tall apartment buildings.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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But in a region filled with metropolises worth the long haul, Bangkok's point of difference is found in the thrills of the unexpected.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Boyu promises to be instrumental in helping Starbucks open stores in cities beyond Shanghai, Beijing, and China’s other megalopolises, while keeping costs in check.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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While strolling the exhibits, García explains the roots of one of the largest megalopolises on earth and how its evolution lends to the symbology and tradition of the festival.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Nov. 2023
Noun
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Republicans have complained for years that the program is too expensive and removes too much land from property tax rolls, hurting municipalities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of municipalities across the Chicago area have referenda and propositions on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on local priorities.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aurora-area food pantries have in recent months seen rising demand for food amid a monthslong surge of immigration law enforcement in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs and uncertainty surrounding the future of SNAP benefits.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers on both sides are expected to use the speech as a springboard for campaign messaging — particularly in metro Atlanta suburbs where swing voters have decided recent elections.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Conurbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conurbations. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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