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Recent Examples of metro
The Liberty Macarena’s location is the latest of several metro Mexican restaurants to close.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Georgians — and especially metro Atlantans — are having a hard time paying for everyday expenses compared to people elsewhere, according to the latest census data.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Last fall, the feelings came fast, and ran deep for many metro Detroiters.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Georgians — and especially metro Atlantans — are having a hard time paying for everyday expenses compared to people elsewhere, according to the latest census data.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metro
Adjective
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The second issue is playing in the metropolitan New York/New Jersey area.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Of the 12 metropolitan areas where homes are selling fastest, six are in the Midwest, three in the Northeast and three in the South.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The cosmopolitan Sajet was born in Nigeria to Dutch parents, and was raised in Australia.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, travelers can enjoy days in the English capital feasting on flavors of the world, followed by nights at storied hotels where royals, celebrities, and dignitaries are among the familiar faces.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metro. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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