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as in homes
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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as in states
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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Recent Examples of countries
Epstein was also in frequent correspondence with Anas Al-Rasheed, an academic and former information minister of Kuwait, which was mediating between Qatar and the other Arab countries.
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Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
After Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, expressed opposition to approving the use of force, the resolution was revised to eliminate all references to offensive action.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Some countries, fearing shortages, have started to impose restrictions in a bid to narrow the yawning gap between supply and demand.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The war, Murphy said, has led to direct problems centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow, 21-mile-wide channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil travels after leaving key countries in the region.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The international organization currently has 38 member countries and offers a forum for governments to discuss policy ideas.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
The layoffs are the latest to hit Hollywood, which has been hard hit by the exodus of film and TV jobs to other states and countries, a cutback in the number of films being released and media consolidation.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The talks began last week in the western Chinese city of Urumqi following an invitation by China, in an effort to stop the conflict that began between the two countries in February, leaving hundreds dead.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
After Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, expressed opposition to approving the use of force, the resolution was revised to eliminate all references to offensive action.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Some countries, fearing shortages, have started to impose restrictions in a bid to narrow the yawning gap between supply and demand.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The war, Murphy said, has led to direct problems centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow, 21-mile-wide channel through which about 20% of the world’s oil travels after leaving key countries in the region.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The international organization currently has 38 member countries and offers a forum for governments to discuss policy ideas.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
The layoffs are the latest to hit Hollywood, which has been hard hit by the exodus of film and TV jobs to other states and countries, a cutback in the number of films being released and media consolidation.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The talks began last week in the western Chinese city of Urumqi following an invitation by China, in an effort to stop the conflict that began between the two countries in February, leaving hundreds dead.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countries
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The Red Cross said the crash damaged the building and forced three families — a total of 10 people — from their homes.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Money divested from Israel would be given out as cash gifts so that newly married couples could buy homes.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Indigenous peoples who had lived in these lands for thousands of years were determined to assert their sovereignty and retain their homelands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Recent examples of tribes returning to care for their homelands, sometimes for the first time in well over a century, give Thompson — the Natural Resources Agency’s first deputy secretary for tribal affairs — hope for the future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Somalia joins other African nations seeking to increase oil exports — Nigeria’s Dangote refinery boosted its output this week, and other countries are stepping up refinement — which should reduce risks of future regional energy crunches.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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These include some Gulf nations now worried that Iran could target their civilian infrastructure in retaliation, according to regional sources.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countries. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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