Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
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Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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What really drove the initial engagement was the doubt that the show was real; people didn’t believe that there was a progressive theater company like ours ready to tell the story of Anita Franco and her journey from the barrios of Frankfurt.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Spanish pop-rock singer-singer musician Leiva talks to camera about his life, a childhood accident, his barrio, the band Pereza, friendship with Joaquín Sabina, and a problem with his vocal chords which threatens to end his career.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Worth Avenue and its surrounding streets have enjoyed an ongoing retail evolution over the years, with new and often bigger boutiques adding to Palm Beach’s reputation as a designer enclave.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Originally a working-class neighborhood of Polish immigrants who raised goats in their yards—leading to the nickname Goat Prairie and later Bucktown—this Chicago enclave has evolved into a mix of independent boutiques and restaurants with a dynamic urban feel.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Walsh thinks that if HJR 4209 were to pass, costly lawsuits would follow the loss of Republican districts.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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His parents recalled playfully hitting him with pool noodles during his progressions, a routine that eventually drew in a growing group of neighborhood kids for daily practices.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The victim then fell into the seating section below.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The comment section of the reality TV star's post was flooded with congratulatory messages, while Sutherland has not yet shared the baby announcement on his social media.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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