as in cities
a thickly settled, highly populated area
a municipality with an excellent police department
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Recent Examples of municipalities
The panel also examines efforts by counties and municipalities across the region to regulate micromobility devices such as e-bikes and scooters.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Even without that additional cost, Whitemyer said Folsom’s solid waste rate is higher than many nearby municipalities.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Financially Distressed City Law allows home-rule municipalities in the top 5% of tax rates and the bottom 5% of tax income per capita to apply for fiscal relief via a state takeover of finances.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The vote was held in 10 municipalities throughout Serbia.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Here’s how that compares to other municipalities.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Lamont vetoed legislation that would have allowed municipalities to appoint a nonvoting member to weigh in on projects before the Siting Council.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Local municipalities and lake communities have also established their own restrictions around wakesports.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
If signed, municipalities retain some say, with provisions allowing cities to stop plans that present deleterious environmental impacts, health and safety risks, or undue burden on infrastructure like sewer or water.
—Mark Dee
march 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Even without that additional cost, Whitemyer said Folsom’s solid waste rate is higher than many nearby municipalities.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Financially Distressed City Law allows home-rule municipalities in the top 5% of tax rates and the bottom 5% of tax income per capita to apply for fiscal relief via a state takeover of finances.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The vote was held in 10 municipalities throughout Serbia.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Here’s how that compares to other municipalities.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2023, Lamont vetoed legislation that would have allowed municipalities to appoint a nonvoting member to weigh in on projects before the Siting Council.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Local municipalities and lake communities have also established their own restrictions around wakesports.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
If signed, municipalities retain some say, with provisions allowing cities to stop plans that present deleterious environmental impacts, health and safety risks, or undue burden on infrastructure like sewer or water.
—Mark Dee
march 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for municipalities
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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
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Some cities may cancel their tests if storms are nearby.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Niche looked at suburban cities and towns as well as neighborhoods in big metro areas like Charlotte.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the arrival of the railway and meatpacking industries, additional towns sprang up along the banks of the Kansas River.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The small city of Sausalito, California, promises a Mediterranean escape minutes from one of the nation’s biggest metropolises, San Francisco.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The fighting has grounded regional air traffic, threatened desalination facilities that provide drinking water to millions and undermined the safe reputation of modern metropolises such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Municipalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/municipalities. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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