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
Over 140 films from 35 countries will be screened over the course of the festival.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 May 2026
The highly anticipated adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy novel will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
While countries can’t vote for their own act, viewers last year were able to vote up to 20 times for their favorite artist.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that protect the night sky and reduce artificial light.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
And Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries — destinations that have committed to protecting night skies and reducing artificial light pollution.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Most countries have followed the WHO's guidelines, which include a 42-day quarantine and constant monitoring of high-risk contacts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
For the last couple of years at least, groups of international thieves have been traveling to Southern California and burglarizing homes and stores before absconding back to their home countries.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The goal is to have systems that work together so that radar made by different companies in different countries can be integrated to share data and track threats, King said.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 May 2026
The highly anticipated adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy novel will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
While countries can’t vote for their own act, viewers last year were able to vote up to 20 times for their favorite artist.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that protect the night sky and reduce artificial light.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
And Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries — destinations that have committed to protecting night skies and reducing artificial light pollution.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Most countries have followed the WHO's guidelines, which include a 42-day quarantine and constant monitoring of high-risk contacts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
For the last couple of years at least, groups of international thieves have been traveling to Southern California and burglarizing homes and stores before absconding back to their home countries.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The goal is to have systems that work together so that radar made by different companies in different countries can be integrated to share data and track threats, King said.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countries
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The Japanese And German Swap Out In 2014, my community in Los Angeles (about 400 homes) was mostly Japanese and German brands with a smattering of Detroit pickups and muscle cars.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bullet holes could be seen in the back door of one of the homes.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The evacuated passengers will enter quarantine in Nebraska after returning to the states, HHS said on Sunday, May 10, where they will be evaluated for symptoms and their risk of spreading the virus.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Many advanced states understand the need for some kind of violent reaction to terrorists or insurgents, usually as a task for special-operations forces.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Australia last year agreed to pay Nauru 408 million Australian dollars ($296 million) for resettlements of up to 30 years for unwanted noncitizens who could not be deported to their homelands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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That means many people from both countries will have to leave the United States and possibly return to homelands where their lives are in danger.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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That cost was evident in financial markets on Tuesday, with the interest rate charged on British government bonds up by more than those of comparable nations — that shows that investors are putting a higher price on taking on government debt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In London, there were 64 competing nations in both the men’s and women’s competitions.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countries. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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