conurbations

plural of conurbation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conurbations
Noun
  • 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.
    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
Noun
  • An enormous amount of the population live in small coastal towns.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • Alas, Stowe is one of the rare ski towns that is busier in summer than winter so don’t expect deals.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Matt Brown, Fortune, 20 June 2026
  • 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.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • While Chicago, Calumet City and other Illinois municipalities passed laws years ago, recent immigration enforcement has revamped discussion and some controversy around these policies in Naperville, Elgin, La Grange and Skokie.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Coral Springs and other municipalities plan to proceed with their own education and enforcement campaigns in the absence of state-level guidance.
    CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Some wealthy suburbs were too small for the MoneyLion ranking.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Trone Garriott is running in the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Des Moines and its suburbs, as well as much of the southwestern part of the state.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026
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“Conurbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conurbations. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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