exurbs

noun

plural of exurb
as in suburbs

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  1. suburbs
  2. cities
  3. towns
Noun
  • As some communities across the country are choosing to end their relationship with Flock Safety and its license plate readers over privacy and police misuse concerns, several Chicago suburbs are renewing their use of the controversial police tool.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Derrick Curtis, 18th, whose ward includes Ford City, told commission members that Ford City Mall had been on life support for years, and a developer like Kurv could easily take their proposal to nearby suburbs such as Bedford Park.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of suburbs
Noun
  • Disney Theatrical Group’s shows and experiences draw close to 40 million visitors each year in 300 cities across five continents.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Flood watches remained in effect for cities such as Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia, with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms set to move through over the next 24 hours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cities
Noun
  • With a steam engine, the boat pulled heavy cargo between Budapest and other towns along the Danube.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While the range runs through eight different states, many of its peaks can be found in North Carolina and Virginia, making these two states rich both in mountain towns and scenic views.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of towns
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