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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
While the United States rose from the wreckage of the war to take its place as the youngest member of the family of nations, many other communities caught up in it had to fight just as long and just as hard to find their own footing in the brave new world that followed.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
For Japanese people, as for immigrants from other nations, land was a foothold on the American dream.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The sisters hope the land transfer will serve as a model for Catholic congregations for future reconciliations with tribal nations.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the president to raise tariffs on nations deemed to violate trade agreements.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Six other nations — including the United Kingdom, France and India — also possess smaller stockpiles.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The plan, reported in January in The Age newspaper, has been floated by the three most powerful and richest cricket nations - India, Australia and England who would be part of a top tier consisting of seven teams.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some nations face higher rates, including the European Union and India.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
For Japanese people, as for immigrants from other nations, land was a foothold on the American dream.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The sisters hope the land transfer will serve as a model for Catholic congregations for future reconciliations with tribal nations.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the president to raise tariffs on nations deemed to violate trade agreements.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Six other nations — including the United Kingdom, France and India — also possess smaller stockpiles.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The plan, reported in January in The Age newspaper, has been floated by the three most powerful and richest cricket nations - India, Australia and England who would be part of a top tier consisting of seven teams.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some nations face higher rates, including the European Union and India.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nations
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Most projects aimed to support countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The weakness of the Paris Agreement is glaringly obvious these days, as many countries pull back from their previous climate commitments under pressure from angry electorates or a worsening economy.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 2025
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The nationalities of those arrested are unknown, Petro said.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The nationalities and the identities of the foreign climbers still missing have not yet been confirmed, but Mahato said the group included climbers from France, Canada and Italy.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Nineteen thousand resident white loyalists also supplemented British troops, as did at least eight thousand Irishmen and more than thirty thousand soldiers loaned to the king by princes in the German states.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Coverage decisions ultimately rest not with the White House, but with the states.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Council on Foreign Relations also notes that many attacks against Christians have taken place in the Middle Belt—a region of the country where all of Nigeria’s ethnicities live—and often involve disputes over land, water and ethnicity, in addition to religion.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 Nov. 2025
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The brand is spread across age groups, demographics, ethnicities and hairstyles, Vahora said, adding that it over-indexes in the Latin and Black communities.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The first Latino Muslim organization, Alianza Islámica – founded by Puerto Rican converts in 1987 – emerged out of the era’s push for minorities’ rights around the New York City metro area.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump won every swing state in 2024, along with the popular vote, and made gains with key groups of voters, including minorities and young people.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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This year’s Imaginarium Festival theme is Winter Utopia, featuring ice kingdoms and fairytale landscapes alongside infinity mirror rooms, interactive exhibits, carnival games and an ice skating rink.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The history of premodern Southeast Asia, where small kingdoms competed and traded without coming under the dominion of China or India, suggests a different model.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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Candidate filing for 2026 races officially opens in December.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Several candidates and local leaders who spoke with The Star said that the shift in this week’s races indicate that voters may be tired of being told to fear change and are instead resonating with candidates who embraced growth.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nations. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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