exurbs

Definition of exurbsnext
plural of exurb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exurbs
Noun
  • At the age of 53, Gonzalez, who spent years serving the public in the south suburbs, passed away on Tuesday from a heart attack.
    Jermont Terry, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Teen takeover events have led to violence and criminal charges in Chicago and its suburbs in the past.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This is an idyllic location for focusing on wellness and connecting with the people and land around you—especially as a pit stop in between the hustle and bustle of other lively Italian cities.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Some cities may cancel their tests if storms are nearby.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In Columbia — which houses the University of Missouri and, as is often the case with college towns, leans blue — the backlash started to hit home in 2020, Ross remembered.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The Rand McNally Road Atlas and Vacation Guide -- The Essential Atlas-Guide to America’s Vacation Destinations -- lists in its index thousands of towns, villages and cities in the Western Hemisphere.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Exurbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exurbs. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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