met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Plus, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is home to the vibrant metro area of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul—a perfect jumping-off point for a lake adventure.
—Explore Minnesota, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
But the trend has spread beyond high-cost metro areas like Los Angeles and New York City — since 2020, states like Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Wyoming have each added a city where typical starter home prices now top $1 million.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Plus, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is home to the vibrant metro area of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul—a perfect jumping-off point for a lake adventure.
—Explore Minnesota, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The Liberty Macarena’s location is the latest of several metro Mexican restaurants to close.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
For example, in 2020 Democrats saw a net gain in the metro Milwaukee suburbs of about 25,000 votes compared to 2016, enough by itself to cost Trump the state.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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