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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
All of the Arab countries are signed up.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Despite their geographical proximity, West African countries like Ghana and the Ivory Coast have had very disparate industries.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
About 1,150 accessories, components, fabrics, synthetic and model firms from 109 countries presented their fall 2026 collections at the fair, which remains a global reference for luxury hides.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
This year’s edition will showcase 76 films from 26 countries, selected from more than 1,700 submissions, including first-time participation from São Tomé and Príncipe, Ecuador, and Belize.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Alongside them, OpenAI is working with a Global Physician Network of more than 250 doctors across 60 countries.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
May Reduce the Risk of Certain Cancers High consumption of olive oil in Mediterranean countries may be linked to the lower risk of various types of cancer among these populations.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Before September, nearly 150 UN member countries already recognized a Palestinian state.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Despite their geographical proximity, West African countries like Ghana and the Ivory Coast have had very disparate industries.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
About 1,150 accessories, components, fabrics, synthetic and model firms from 109 countries presented their fall 2026 collections at the fair, which remains a global reference for luxury hides.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
This year’s edition will showcase 76 films from 26 countries, selected from more than 1,700 submissions, including first-time participation from São Tomé and Príncipe, Ecuador, and Belize.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Alongside them, OpenAI is working with a Global Physician Network of more than 250 doctors across 60 countries.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
May Reduce the Risk of Certain Cancers High consumption of olive oil in Mediterranean countries may be linked to the lower risk of various types of cancer among these populations.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Before September, nearly 150 UN member countries already recognized a Palestinian state.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countries
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As the deadline approaches and ALDOT considers its next move, Shiloh residents say their homes continue to flood.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Research has shown that dogs in animal shelters face a lot more stress than dogs living in homes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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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 film blends documentary and fiction to tell the dramatic and heartrending story of Mongolian herders Davaasuren Dagvasuren and Otgonzaya Dashzeveg’s difficult decision to leave their homelands after the arrival of a powerful and destructive sandstorm.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The summit offers a moment to secure shared long-term commitments meaning that island nations like mine are not left to confront the literal disappearance of our homelands in isolation.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countries. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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