as in federal
of or relating to a nation
played the home team's national anthem before the start of the soccer game
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as in citizen
a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it
recommended that foreign nationals living in the region evacuate immediately
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Recent Examples of national
Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit was brought by the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund and the Union of Concerned Scientists, a national group of about 250 scientists and experts.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Both Bailey and Chambers allegedly took part in a plot where American citizens marry Chinese nationals for the sole purpose of getting green cards.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This new era will be defined by regional power blocs, industrial policy as national security and supply chains designed for trust, not just cost.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit was brought by the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund and the Union of Concerned Scientists, a national group of about 250 scientists and experts.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
The lawsuit was filed by the mother of Chad Joseph and the sister of Rishi Samaroo, two Trinidadian nationals who were among six people killed in an October 14 missile strike on a boat traveling from Venezuela to Trinidad.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Both Bailey and Chambers allegedly took part in a plot where American citizens marry Chinese nationals for the sole purpose of getting green cards.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for national
Adjective
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Lemon made his first public comments after federal authorities arrested him on Thursday for partaking in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Journalist Don Lemon was released from custody Friday after he was arrested and hit with federal civil rights charges over his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only 16% of EU citizens now consider the US as an ally, while 20% see it as a rival or an enemy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, said the crossing will be open to the public starting Monday morning, but only in a limited capacity, allowing roughly 150 people per day to cross.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Later on, Cabey—who is reportedly still alive, though not well—won a civil judgment of $43 million from Goetz, who declared bankruptcy and never gave him a cent.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The party is attempting to establish itself as the responsible anchor of a fragile coalition — a role that demands ethical clarity, internal coherence, and strategic restraint.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fidelity analyzed internal retirement account data, including that of borrowers enrolled in its student debt benefits programs.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The company also supplied asbestos-cement pipe from 1983 to 1988 used by municipal water systems, sewer systems and other customers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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But, despite signing a contract with ICE, ongoing litigation alleges that the company has not secured a business license or the proper conditional-use permit for the facility with the municipal government of California City.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Russia has been pounding Ukraine's critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war while leaving many around the country having to endure the dead of winter without heat.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ease of setting up, supportive regulatory frameworks, and e-government services and platforms that offer low-friction entry points and streamlined visa and licensing processes have made Dubai a first choice for dynamic businesses.—
Abdulla Belhoul,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Armed groups, including the Tren de Aragua criminal network and pro-government collectives, still control large swaths of territory, challenging the authority of the interim government and complicating efforts to restore public security.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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“National.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/national. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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