Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
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The barrio has a complex and troubled history, often associated over the past two decades with violent drug trafficking and episodes of radicalisation, including jihadism.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025 -
What began as songs about heartbreak in the brothels and barrios of the Dominican Republic in the 1960s has become a worldwide sensation.—
Wilfredo José Burgos Matos,
The Conversation,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Park said prior to these plans, Korean communities across the region celebrated in their own little enclaves.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Winning the Democratic primary is tantamount to a general election win in the deep blue enclave.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nashville police said in a release 31-year-old Ashley Sells was the driver of a Dodge Charger that video evidence showed was performing doughnuts while Shannon Kilgore was laying on the hood.—
Ruben Montoya,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Aug. 2025
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The top included a hood that draped down into a high neckline, while the floor-length skirt featured a sculptural roll of padding around the waistband, creating a flared look at her hips.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are 32 diesel buses left, according to Theresa Kirklin, transportation director of the district.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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North Hi Mount generally outperforms the rest of the district on state tests.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On July 26, a power outage struck Rogers’ northwest Charlotte neighborhood.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Council members emphasize community accountability and the need for residents to actively participate in creating safer neighborhoods.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bacteria was in water in a small section of the city water system near Monroe Fire Department Station 4 at 3907 Old Charlotte Highway, the city news release said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Your headline is the most important of all profile sections for search optimization.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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