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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the American people became one nation when they adopted the Constitution in 1789
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Recent Examples of nation
The moves come after Chevron won against Exxon Mobil in a dispute over Hess' offshore oil assets in the South American nation of Guyana.
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Our government has gone rogue by ignoring cherished laws that protect our nation's water, wildlife and national parks.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
In a dramatic and high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, the United States and Venezuela have completed a sweeping prisoner exchange that could mark the beginning of a thaw in years of political hostility between the two nations.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
His moves have raised fears that economic growth would slow to a trickle, if not make the U.S. and other nations more vulnerable to a recession.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Our government has gone rogue by ignoring cherished laws that protect our nation's water, wildlife and national parks.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
In a dramatic and high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, the United States and Venezuela have completed a sweeping prisoner exchange that could mark the beginning of a thaw in years of political hostility between the two nations.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
His moves have raised fears that economic growth would slow to a trickle, if not make the U.S. and other nations more vulnerable to a recession.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
Noun
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The Coastal Bend center openly acknowledged using state funds to buy land for a new facility.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
ProPublica,
12 July 2025
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The New York state assemblyman is expected to face strong resistance in his bid for mayor, with New York City’s elite looking to unite behind an alternative candidate ahead of the general election.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Swimmers competing as neutrals – mainly those with Russian nationality – were tested 8.2 times on average.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Hernandez is among a dozen Honduran, Nicaraguan and Nepali TPS holders who filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday regarding its decision to end the protections for their nationalities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
Noun
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And in some countries, gratuities aren't usually included with credit card charges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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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
Noun
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They are shared regardless of income or education level, race or ethnicity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Race and ethnicity: Prostate cancer affects more people who are Black than White, Latino, Hispanic, or Asian American.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Crime in the commonwealth is on the low side despite its size.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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In Pennsylvania alone, more than 100 deaths have occurred at three dozen dams across the commonwealth, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers at Brigham Young University.—
Michele Haddon,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Noun
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As inflation concerns persist and trade tensions escalate, Trump's standing with key demographics—including middle-class and minority voters—continues to erode.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Feldman has not yet been asked to appear before the committee’s majority and minority counsel for a transcribed interview.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That race, won by 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott, was widely viewed as a successful blend of NASCAR’s history with its modern era.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The last time the state’s majority vote went for a Republican presidential candidate was in 1988, also the last year a Democrat won a Senate race in the state.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Corriere Della Sera reported that Riccardo’s father noticed that his son was missing, and the family searched for him for about 40 minutes before one of Riccardo’s younger siblings suggested he might be buried in the sand.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Also, Ford said that on July 17, Ford employees and dealers will come to the North Texas Food Bank to pack food boxes for local Texas families, including those impacted by the floods.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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