Merced

[ mer-sed ]

noun

1. a city in central California.
2. a river in central California, flowing W to the San Joaquin River. 150 miles (241 km) long.

Example Sentences

Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006.

From New York Times

Only a handful of colleges in Central and Northern California, including UC Merced and Cal Poly Humboldt, were included.

From Los Angeles Times

Making voters feel anxious is a tried-and-true way to grab their attention, said Christopher Ojeda, a political scientist at UC Merced who studies mental health and politics.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006.

From New York Times

A private Christian high school in Merced withdrew its girls volleyball team from a state playoff game against a team with a transgender athlete in a decision a school official said was based on “God’s Word” and the belief that gender is not changeable.

From Los Angeles Times