Chicago

[shi-kah-goh, -kaw-] / ʃɪˈkɑ goʊ, -ˈkɔ- /

NOUN

u.s. city

Synonyms

STRONG

Chi

WEAK

Chi-town City by the Lake City of the Lakes and Prairies Fort Dearborn Second City the Loop the Windy City

Example Sentences

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D’Souza has cited a University of Chicago study to argue that AI applies the law with perfect accuracy.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

However, Griffin also owns several other Florida dwellings in nearby Miami, where he moved his Citadel headquarters to in 2022, having spent decades based in Chicago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Dave Roberts took exception to comments from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Monday about a rule that makes Shohei Ohtani an exception.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It was after not finishing the Chicago Marathon in October that Hauger-Thackery and husband Nick, who also trains her, decided the time was right to start a family.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

While I did not recognize his face, I’d read plenty about him in the Chicago Press & Tribune.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan