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Recent Examples of villages
According to West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Chandan Kumar, officials are also working to help people in nearby villages relocate while wildlife experts attempt to track down the elephant.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
However, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, residents of Native villages on neighboring islands began moving to Ketchikan for various reasons, including job opportunities.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Like Vogüé, it's recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Moments later, the wave that rockfall generated (a tsunami) washed over the nearby villages of Nuugaatsiaq and Illorsuit.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
This Winter for Skiing, Wildlife, and Wellness Get ready for snowy fairytale villages, Christmas markets, and winter sports galore.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Many had, in fact, migrated from villages within the state.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead, protests have expanded to 110 cities and villages.
—Kamran Talattof, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Images of public health workers on river boats and army helicopters full of nurses descending on indigenous villages were often used in official propaganda to promote the nation’s prowess as a global leader on immunization.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
However, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, residents of Native villages on neighboring islands began moving to Ketchikan for various reasons, including job opportunities.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Like Vogüé, it's recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Moments later, the wave that rockfall generated (a tsunami) washed over the nearby villages of Nuugaatsiaq and Illorsuit.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
This Winter for Skiing, Wildlife, and Wellness Get ready for snowy fairytale villages, Christmas markets, and winter sports galore.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Many had, in fact, migrated from villages within the state.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead, protests have expanded to 110 cities and villages.
—Kamran Talattof, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Images of public health workers on river boats and army helicopters full of nurses descending on indigenous villages were often used in official propaganda to promote the nation’s prowess as a global leader on immunization.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villages
hamlets
Noun
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Here are our 7 favorite small adventure towns around the world, from coastal enclaves to alpine hamlets.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Several small hamlets have been renovated into luxury hotels, such as Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Villages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villages. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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