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as in countries
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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as in nationalities
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
an international organization dedicated to upholding the basic human rights of people from all nations
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Recent Examples of nations
As more than 10 nations in Europe are participating in the F-35 program, this raises concerns related to Trump’s tariff-heavy diplomacy.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The sweeping tariff drawdown makes way for individual nations to negotiate bilateral agreements for economic partnership and development, which will further expand market access, Xi said in his statement.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Among the most generous nations in the world are Singapore and Hong Kong, whose payouts dwarf what the United States offers.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Their bid to send him to several different African nations has so far ended in failure.
—Devan Cole, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The United States and most EU countries are among more than 100 nations that have recognized Kosovo's independence while Russia and China have backed Serbia's claim on the territory.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Gulf Arab nations have warned any attack could spiral into another regional conflict in a Mideast still reeling from the Israel-Hamas war.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Various nuclear-capable nations, including close ally Canada, have decided that any conceivable benefits are simply not worth the expense and risks.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Maybe not in 2026, when the team is still short on NHL depth, particularly on defense, compared to the other big four nations participating.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The sweeping tariff drawdown makes way for individual nations to negotiate bilateral agreements for economic partnership and development, which will further expand market access, Xi said in his statement.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Among the most generous nations in the world are Singapore and Hong Kong, whose payouts dwarf what the United States offers.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Their bid to send him to several different African nations has so far ended in failure.
—Devan Cole, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The United States and most EU countries are among more than 100 nations that have recognized Kosovo's independence while Russia and China have backed Serbia's claim on the territory.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Gulf Arab nations have warned any attack could spiral into another regional conflict in a Mideast still reeling from the Israel-Hamas war.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Various nuclear-capable nations, including close ally Canada, have decided that any conceivable benefits are simply not worth the expense and risks.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Maybe not in 2026, when the team is still short on NHL depth, particularly on defense, compared to the other big four nations participating.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nations
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Policymakers globally are increasingly worried that the unequal adoption of AI risks widening income and development gaps between rich and poor countries.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Permanent-residency applications from more than seventy countries have been frozen, naturalization ceremonies cancelled.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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The firm received enquiries from 218 nationalities in 2025, translating into applications from 100 nationalities across 95 countries for more than 40 residency and citizenship programs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Managers appoint leadership groups these days, rather than having one individual knocking on their door, which is partly to ensure the dressing room is represented as a whole, taking in everything from different nationalities and cultures to all sorts of personalities.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Child-care fraud in Minnesota is one of many examples, and Minnesota is only one of many states with lax control of welfare spending.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Models were asked to portray other races or ethnicities in a photoshoot.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The rally attracted people across political ideologies and ethnicities, said Gerry James, 36, who traveled to the event from Frankfort, Kentucky.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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What makes Flores’ claims particularly noteworthy, however, is the existence of the Rooney Rule, which designates that teams must interview at least two minorities for their top level openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Proportional representation, additionally, has been shown to give more equal representation to minorities and women.—
Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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But these are relatively new arrivals on Earth; all three kingdoms are less than one billion years old.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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Discovering a site like this allows archaeologists to further understand the culture and society of early medieval England, when the country was fragmented into several kingdoms but rulers like Offa were beginning to unify it and Alfred the Great was fighting off Viking invaders.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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His customers come from all walks of life, from all backgrounds, of all races.—
Andrés Soto,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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After dominating the skiing circuit for so long—Shiffrin owns an all-time record 108 World Cup wins—but failing to medal in her last eight Olympic races going back to PyeongChang, Shiffrin found herself under extreme pressure to deliver in the slalom, her best event.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nations. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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