as in town
an community near a larger city
a small suburb outside of Dallas
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Recent Examples of suburb
Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond, who represents Arden Arcade and other eastern suburbs, said the new space isn’t only for children, but for all area residents who might need to learn about traffic rules.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The close-in Washington suburbs are home to a handful of beautiful private clubs — all of them expensive.
—Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The scholarship named in his honor and established through the Ykristine Foundation will support young men from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs who are attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Speaking gently and with a stutter, Edwin said the family had moved to a Dallas suburb in 2023, after gang members started threatening them.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The close-in Washington suburbs are home to a handful of beautiful private clubs — all of them expensive.
—Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The scholarship named in his honor and established through the Ykristine Foundation will support young men from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs who are attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Speaking gently and with a stutter, Edwin said the family had moved to a Dallas suburb in 2023, after gang members started threatening them.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suburb
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Top down, a simple drive through town to the beach is a vacation in its own right, jacket off and skin warmed, feeling the salt in the air.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The backstory Alongside New York, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, and Miami, Boston has the rare designation of being a city with two Four Seasons hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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“Suburb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suburb. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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