Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
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The Greek chorus, substituted for the women living around the barrio, brings a distinct touch as well.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025 -
In the barrios of the American Southwest, chola girls perfected their look with dark lip liner, oversized flannels, and nameplate earrings, styling themselves with fierce precision that both declared loyalty and warded off erasure.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Trump turned to a special authority available to him because of DC's unique status as a federal enclave to deploy the National Guard to DC.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Qatar is one of the United States’ closest allies in the region and is leading diplomatic talks to bring an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the enclave.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Also, Max Verstappen signed the car three times - on the front hood, in the engine bay, and on the dashboard.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Educate gamers about what’s under the hood; explain why proper thermal design, upgrade flexibility and component quality matter; and simplify the customization process so even those used to plug-and-play feel comfortable making the leap.—
Ivan Terzi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The House Oversight Committee will question senior officials from the district, including Bowser, on Thursday.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The first bank is in the city's Union Square district.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ignatius shared stories of families who used savings from fee waivers to pay off credit card debt, move into safer neighborhoods, and improve their children’s futures.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some residents lamented the change that continues to rattle the historic Denver neighborhood, one that has already experienced generations of displacement.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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