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as in countries
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the American people became one nation when they adopted the Constitution in 1789
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as in nationalities
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
an international organization dedicated to upholding the basic human rights of people from all nations
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Recent Examples of nations
Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.
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Muvija M, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
These services are typically underfunded by the government, even without a shutdown, and tribal nations have to supplement the services with their own revenues, largely from gaming.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For a while, Mexico and India were getting more attention, but after additional tariffs on these nations’ imports were announced, this took a downturn.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Therefore, lessening the impact of food production on the planet while also making enough to feed the global population will take planning and a coordinated effort among nations, Hicks said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2025, several nations stand out for combining vast manpower with modern weapons, strong budgets, and the ability to influence events far beyond their borders.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
African nations are hastening to restrict the export of key metals, hoping to generate domestic jobs and revenue.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
For example, in August, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the two nations had signed a Safe Third Country Agreement.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Mahmoud Abbas, speaking virtually because the US denied his visa, advocated for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a framework that has gained more traction after several Western nations formally recognized a Palestinian state.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Muvija M, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
These services are typically underfunded by the government, even without a shutdown, and tribal nations have to supplement the services with their own revenues, largely from gaming.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For a while, Mexico and India were getting more attention, but after additional tariffs on these nations’ imports were announced, this took a downturn.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Therefore, lessening the impact of food production on the planet while also making enough to feed the global population will take planning and a coordinated effort among nations, Hicks said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In 2025, several nations stand out for combining vast manpower with modern weapons, strong budgets, and the ability to influence events far beyond their borders.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
African nations are hastening to restrict the export of key metals, hoping to generate domestic jobs and revenue.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
For example, in August, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the two nations had signed a Safe Third Country Agreement.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Mahmoud Abbas, speaking virtually because the US denied his visa, advocated for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a framework that has gained more traction after several Western nations formally recognized a Palestinian state.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nations
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All of the Arab countries are signed up.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have not revealed the nationalities of the two other victims.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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As of the end of 2021, there had been 64 applications from 20 different nationalities and 50 people were accepted for a total of €40 million in investments.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What states have reported listeria cases?—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vought posted on the social media site X that the Energy Department funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The trend is consistent across all races and ethnicities, as well as educational attainment.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The space created in response eventually grew to support students of various ethnicities and backgrounds.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently noted that new graduates, younger workers, and minorities are struggling to find jobs right out of college.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The controversy concerns Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record characterized by brutal restrictions of freedom of expression and systemic discrimination against minorities and women.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s approval rating will have key implications for the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races this year, where Democrats have sought to tie Republican candidates to Trump as his approval has dwindled, as well as the 2026 midterms.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cunningham hasn’t faced significant opposition in her previous races.—
Mary Ramsey
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nations. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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