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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
out in the country, where the air is fresh and the rivers are clean
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as in nation
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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as in rural
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
plain country living among unpretentious people
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Recent Examples of country
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 July 2025
All of the other letters were similar, telling countries that the new tariffs were intended to rectify trade imbalances with the U.S.
The letter to Brazil, however, was about Brazilian politics.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 9 July 2025
Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Noun
Trump, Netanyahu look to relocate Palestinians to other countries.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 9 July 2025
All of the other letters were similar, telling countries that the new tariffs were intended to rectify trade imbalances with the U.S.
The letter to Brazil, however, was about Brazilian politics.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 9 July 2025
Adjective
With all affected provinces sharing borders with Cameroon and Gabon, WHO has assessed the risk of a multi-country outbreak as high.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
Noun
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More broadly, instability forces people from their homes in search of something better despite the severe risk that migration involves.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Most migrate from homes within driving distance of the seashore.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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About a bunch of incredibly good-looking people having a great time in the Italian countryside, the film stars Branagh, Emma Thompson, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves and Denzel Washington.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Hike to its summit for panoramic views of the coastline and countryside.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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All told, these changes could reduce the prices patients pay by 60% to 80%, bringing us on par with other nations without the limited access that patients in other countries experience.—
Joel White,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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President Trump on Monday said the U.S will impose 25% tariffs on goods from South Korea and Japan by August 1, while also threatening to hit a dozen other nations with steep import duties by next month.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Osceola rich with outdoor recreation This area in the central western Lower Peninsula is primarily rural and includes 16 townships.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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Native to Europe, the lethal mushrooms have been found growing in several Australian states, and around the time of the lunch, they had been seen within a short drive of Patterson’s home in rural Victoria.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Authorities have reached agreements with other countries to house immigrants if authorities can’t quickly send them back to their homelands.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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Others sought to escape economic hardships or oppression in their homelands.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
Noun
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People in the northern part of the U.S. are more prone to vitamin D deficiency than people in southern states like Florida or Texas.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 June 2025
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The bill would deter states from regulating artificial intelligence by linking certain federal AI infrastructure money to maintaining a freeze.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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