Merced
Americannoun
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a city in central California.
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a river in central California, flowing W to the San Joaquin River. 150 miles (241 km) long.
Example Sentences
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The silky green ribbon of the Merced River meanders through the valley floor below, astonishingly lush during the spring snow melt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
An outlet in Merced will also close its doors in late June, and one in Hanford will shut down in early July, according to state court filings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Just last summer, Callan won third place among fourth-graders who entered Merced County’s “Father of the Year” essay contest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
A 2022 UC Merced study found that farmworkers face deep socioeconomic barriers: 42% reported low food security, and many live in overcrowded housing, with a median wage of $16,000 per year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
I imagine Modesto is mostly a ghost town now, along with Bakersfield, Fresno, and Merced.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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