Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exurbs
Noun
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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 -
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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Spanish tapas bars dominate major cities on every continent, serving shareable, bite-sized morsels of traditional and creative cuisine.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report will also examine how other cities implement business taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 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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“Exurbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exurbs. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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