Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
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Her nickname was literally Paquita from the barrio, of the people.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025 -
He was born in the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and is known for his Puerto Rican pride.—
Nina Turner,
Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Remote workers are concentrated in two enclaves here: Laureles near the city’s central area and El Poblado in the south.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
28 Feb. 2025
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The war has laid waste to the crowded coastal enclave and displaced the majority of its population multiple times.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to the Death Penalty Information Center, the execution method involves a person being bound to a chair with a black hood placed over their head.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Depending on the materials, hoods and collars range from around 300 pounds to 500 pounds.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the red light district, to the north of the city, sits a court that has become revered.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Impossible Build Skyscrapers in New York City's financial district generally use pile foundations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Richter acknowledged that conversations around school closures are difficult because those campuses become a part of the identity of the neighborhoods around them.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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But also, Din Tai Fung (which made its United States debut in Arcadia in 2000) is a terrific takeout and delivery option in many Los Angeles neighborhoods.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The section of hair is smaller than the original sale as the person who purchased it originally is likely selling a portion of their prize.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Included in the Wednesday announcement was the news that David Shipley, the Opinion section editor, had resigned from his role.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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