met·ro
ˈme-(ˌ)trō 
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The Kansas City metro is not included in the advisory because the urban heat island may keep temperatures warmer, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kroger plans a glow-up for one of its metro Atlanta stores.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The report also looks into why buyers might prefer one metro area over another.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The Kansas City metro is not included in the advisory because the urban heat island may keep temperatures warmer, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Adjective
The metro Atlanta senator, who represents Senate District 44, made the announcement on a video posted to Facebook on Thursday.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kroger plans a glow-up for one of its metro Atlanta stores.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Metro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metro. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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