Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
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What began as songs about heartbreak in the brothels and barrios of the Dominican Republic in the 1960s has become a worldwide sensation.—
Wilfredo José Burgos Matos,
The Conversation,
25 July 2025 -
Santurce While technically part of San Juan, the neighborhood or barrio of Santurce is worth highlighting for its thriving arts and music scene.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The latest casualties reflect a deepening crisis in the enclave.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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The statement reiterated calls for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the return of all remaining hostages still held captive in the enclave.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Over the course of his five-Oscar career, Francis Coppola has many times gone back under the hood of even his greatest films like Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, to recut and improve versions for posterity.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Under the hood, the 2001 Prelude featured a standard naturally aspirated 2.2-liter four-cylinder (H22A4 VTEC engine), rated at 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, which sent all the power to the front wheels.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Both options would require the district to solicit bids for a charter partner.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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At the time, divisions along racial lines within the district, which had the largest minority population of any in the state, had led to conflict and violence.—
Maria Polletta,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Pull up a chair and join the neighborhood with a cup of something yummy.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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Reservations for the brand new, 44-seat neighborhood restaurant are released 14 days in advance every morning at 10 a.m., and have been consistently sold out.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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Because the other topics in this section had not been updated since 2008, the decision was made to restore the Impeachment case back to its 2008 appearance.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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The track with a racing capacity of 146,000 could host 90,000 or more even with sections blocked off.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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