exurbs

Definition of exurbsnext
plural of exurb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exurbs
Noun
  • Since then, more than 1 million people from southern and eastern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs have fled.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The 38th edition features 84 pages of arts and culture, accommodations, dining and shopping, transportation, golf and things to see and do in Chicago’s south and southwest suburbs.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Some cities may cancel their tests if storms are nearby.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Exurbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exurbs. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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