Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conurbations
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Similar patrols were underway in other major California cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026 -
In the Bay Area, the weather service predicts that San Jose and the Salinas Airport could break their daily records Monday and Tuesday, when coastal cities such as San Francisco may also come close to their record temperatures.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are numerous small towns and mid-sized cities to choose from, but Lauren Newman, a realtor with Carolina One Real Estate, recommends Raleigh.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The cities and towns of the avocado belt, especially Escondido, also have some of the priciest water in San Diego County, a region notorious for its high water costs.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The small city of Sausalito, California, promises a Mediterranean escape minutes from one of the nation’s biggest metropolises, San Francisco.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The fighting has grounded regional air traffic, threatened desalination facilities that provide drinking water to millions and undermined the safe reputation of modern metropolises such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 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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In early August 2025, a 1,000-year-event rain event caused widespread flooding around Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and other surrounding municipalities.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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More municipalities throughout Miami-Dade County are beginning to publicly recognize Ramadan as a holiday in an effort to show support for their Muslim residents.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The district includes the Far Northwest Side of Chicago near O'Hare Airport, and several western and northwestern suburbs, including parts of Carol Stream, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elgin, and Geneva.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The council’s vote didn’t affect Key Lime’s ability to fly in and out of Centennial Airport in the south suburbs or to continue its work for the federal government.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Conurbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conurbations. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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