1
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
The United States and Iran traded strikes overnight in one of the most intense bouts of conflict since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries began in April.
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Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
But this group could now be expanded to include additional NATO countries in Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three people who had been briefed on the highly confidential discussions.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 June 2026
For a couple of decades now, rates of anxiety, depression, suicide and self-harm have been rising sharply in countries throughout the West—and in people of all classes, races and educational levels.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Much of the focus has been boosting the state film tax credit, even uncapping it, as a way to compete with other states and countries.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Both men are facing elections in their countries this year.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
Imports from foreign countries can help pick up the slack, but the closures may leave the state vulnerable to price spikes.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The European Commission vowed a tougher approach to trade with China, but is contending with debates between countries that want more aggressive measures and those seeking to protect economic ties with Beijing.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The valedictorians represented countries from all over the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, China, Cape Verde, Ukraine, Vietnam and more.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
But this group could now be expanded to include additional NATO countries in Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three people who had been briefed on the highly confidential discussions.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 3 June 2026
For a couple of decades now, rates of anxiety, depression, suicide and self-harm have been rising sharply in countries throughout the West—and in people of all classes, races and educational levels.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Much of the focus has been boosting the state film tax credit, even uncapping it, as a way to compete with other states and countries.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Both men are facing elections in their countries this year.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
Imports from foreign countries can help pick up the slack, but the closures may leave the state vulnerable to price spikes.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The European Commission vowed a tougher approach to trade with China, but is contending with debates between countries that want more aggressive measures and those seeking to protect economic ties with Beijing.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The valedictorians represented countries from all over the world, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, China, Cape Verde, Ukraine, Vietnam and more.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countries
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Conversely, the city will collect millions of more dollars annually if voters on Tuesday approve Measure A, a new tax on second homes that are vacant for more than half the year.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Fueled by large stocks of critically dry vegetation and extreme winds, the fires killed 31 people, destroyed nearly 12,000 homes, and forced over 150,000 evacuations.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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People leaving Los Angeles and California are raising the cost of living in some red states after years of relocating from the left-leaning state.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The attacks Pontiac led in 1763—most of them successful-showed the hopes that thousands of people had to force the British out of their beloved homelands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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This was all against the backdrop of a concerted effort to drive us from our homelands.—
Shaun Chapoose,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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For those willing to coordinate logistics in advance, the payoff is a front-row view of sporting traditions that predate most modern nations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countries. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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