Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boroughs
Noun
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Both cities had previously canceled pickup Monday and Tuesday following the blizzard.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Which other California cities made the list?—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the decades since his death, King was honored on nearly 1,000 streets in cities, towns and suburbs across the country, and a few in foreign lands.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Also, a third of all sales tax is collected in municipalities, which occupy about 5% of the state’s total land mass.—
Steve Johnson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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The bill allows these areas to incorporate as municipalities, giving them control over development, finances, government services, grant applications and the ability to elect local leaders who can advocate on their behalf.—
Steve Johnson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Boroughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boroughs. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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