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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
out in the country, where the air is fresh and the rivers are clean
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as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
usually in time of war, the whole country unites behind the president
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as in rural
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
plain country living among unpretentious people
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Recent Examples of country
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2025
While the levies on most countries were put on a 90-day pause a week later, those on China were pushed higher.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Noun
No other country in the world would happily elect the most corrupt leader in American history — twice.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2025
While the levies on most countries were put on a 90-day pause a week later, those on China were pushed higher.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Adjective
With all affected provinces sharing borders with Cameroon and Gabon, WHO has assessed the risk of a multi-country outbreak as high.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
Noun
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The two-story, single-family homes were lit on fire and sustained structural damage, according to the Fire Department.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Golden Retriever Surrendered to Shelter Gets Second Life as a Service Dog (Exclusive) Fox affiliate WAGA reported at the time that Bruno’s body was found near Interstate 285, approximately 3 miles from Porter’s home.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The first video of that cool-looking personal aircraft, which doesn’t require a pilot’s license, featured Patan several years ago flying over Italy’s Tuscany countryside.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Vietnamese officials say the relationship with the U.S. is anchored in American efforts to address war legacies such as Agent Orange contamination and unexploded ordnance in the countryside that still threaten lives.—
Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the economic uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff plans remains pronounced, increasing speculation about whether potential off ramps are imminent or trade wars could ramp up again with various nations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration in April could impact supply chains and induce ESA to explore broader cooperative partnerships with countries including Japan, India, South Korea and Gulf nations.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Among the events most significantly impacted are rural Prides in conservative areas of the country.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
8 May 2025
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With the coming Upper House election this summer, the LDP may be reluctant to alienate its rural voter base.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
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In: Kentucky Derby Kentucky Flooding Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 May 2025
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While her adopted homeland of Mexico has long embraced her art, the celebration of Ms. Carrington’s legacy has reached a crescendo in other parts of the world in recent years.—
Mackenzie Farkus,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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Daniel Solis, a key FBI mole who testified at length in the trial, appointed to a state board.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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As a result, California has a unique privilege: It, alone among U.S. states, can impose its own emissions standards that are stricter than the nation's.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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