Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
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The Greek chorus, substituted for the women living around the barrio, brings a distinct touch as well.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025 -
In the barrios of the American Southwest, chola girls perfected their look with dark lip liner, oversized flannels, and nameplate earrings, styling themselves with fierce precision that both declared loyalty and warded off erasure.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Model and data flow documentation, bias and robustness logs, and enclave attestations graduate from slideware to build artifacts checked into source control and generated in CI/CD.—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Palestinian health ministry said that among places struck was Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital in Gaza City the enclave’s only specialist hospital for children.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Howler monkey sounds rang through the auditorium as Irwin peered through a set of binoculars, before leaping off the hood and gliding across the ballroom toward Carson.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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For each, the state placed hoods over the men's heads, strapped them in a chair, placed targets over their hearts, and shot them simultaneously with three bullets.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The House Oversight Committee will question senior officials from the district, including Bowser, on Thursday.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The first bank is in the city's Union Square district.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Less than two miles to the south, smaller but densely populated camps in Gaza City's Al-Zaytoun and Tuffah neighborhoods have also emptied out compared to the beginning of September, images show.—
Camilla Alcini,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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What really shines, though, are creations riffing on the rich array of international flavors that converge in Houston’s sprawling neighborhoods.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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