the Commonwealth
noun
1
: a U.S. state
—used officially of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
the Commonwealth of Kentucky
2
: the countries that were once part of the British Empire
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In New Bedford, Democrat Mayor Jon Mitchell is criticizing Beacon Hill for turning a blind eye to the Commonwealth’s 351 municipalities.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The findings of the Commonwealth Fund report cover the period from 2022 to 2024.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The late Queen herself once recognized the positive effect Harry and Meghan could have across the Commonwealth—and supporters say their influence has not disappeared.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Since the last iteration of the analysis by the Commonwealth Fund, two states expanded eligibility for Medicaid, many states extended postpartum coverage for mothers, and enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans increased at an unprecedented clip.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The findings of the Commonwealth Fund report cover the period from 2022 to 2024.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The late Queen herself once recognized the positive effect Harry and Meghan could have across the Commonwealth—and supporters say their influence has not disappeared.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Since the last iteration of the analysis by the Commonwealth Fund, two states expanded eligibility for Medicaid, many states extended postpartum coverage for mothers, and enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans increased at an unprecedented clip.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
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“The Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commonwealth. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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