as in city
a thickly settled, highly populated area
after driving for miles with nothing but corn and wheat fields to look at, we were relieved to roll into a small town and have a bite to eat at the local diner
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Recent Examples of town
The image shows McDaniel poking his head out of his car window and appearing to say something to Bills fans, who gathered outside the Elbo Room, which is reportedly a popular stop for fans visiting town from Buffalo during NFL games.
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Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Hot Year is an irreverent revenge thriller set during an unusually sweltering summer in a small town nestled in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The nearest town, Fargo, is minuscule with about 250 residents, and offers a few amenities for people on their way to or from the Okefenokee.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Here's why the bassist moved to this 'middle of nowhere' Arizona town.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Hot Year is an irreverent revenge thriller set during an unusually sweltering summer in a small town nestled in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The nearest town, Fargo, is minuscule with about 250 residents, and offers a few amenities for people on their way to or from the Okefenokee.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Here's why the bassist moved to this 'middle of nowhere' Arizona town.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for town
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Morning wind chills in both cities could sit in the lower to mid-20s, but Chicago’s setup is uniquely volatile because of how the Arctic air is interacting with the warm lake.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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At least 15 cities and counties, including Conway and Sherwood, have ballot measures ranging from bond issues for municipal construction to sales tax renewals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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João Pessoa João Pessoa, the capital of the state of Paraíba, is an enigmatic coastal metropolis.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The recognition arrives as the Philippine metropolis embraces its identity as QC Film City during this year’s QCinema International Film Festival.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Town.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/town. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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