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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
The Philippines declared a national emergency as fuel shortages caused by the war in Iran threatened its economic stability, one of a number of Asian nations scrambling to address a looming lack of energy.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Although Nigeria was temporarily suspended from the Commonwealth group of nations, the oil industry continued its operations, and federal governments continued to misappropriate their share of the revenues and violently suppress protests.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
However, the association between the two nations on nuclear energy is expected to extend beyond the construction of the power plants.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Most nations sent fewer immigrants to the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Employees are including the names of foreign co-authors from nations such as Canada and Germany on lists shared with the department’s Office of Homeland Security, according to records reviewed by ProPublica.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran’s state media, however, denied any direct conversations between the two nations.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
But the final will also carry greater significance for all that’s happened between the two nations in recent – and not-so-recent – history.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Iran has responded with drone and missile fire targeting Israel and nearby Gulf Arab nations.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Although Nigeria was temporarily suspended from the Commonwealth group of nations, the oil industry continued its operations, and federal governments continued to misappropriate their share of the revenues and violently suppress protests.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
However, the association between the two nations on nuclear energy is expected to extend beyond the construction of the power plants.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Most nations sent fewer immigrants to the United States.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Employees are including the names of foreign co-authors from nations such as Canada and Germany on lists shared with the department’s Office of Homeland Security, according to records reviewed by ProPublica.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran’s state media, however, denied any direct conversations between the two nations.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
But the final will also carry greater significance for all that’s happened between the two nations in recent – and not-so-recent – history.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Iran has responded with drone and missile fire targeting Israel and nearby Gulf Arab nations.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nations
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On Tuesday, after dozens of tit-for-tat strikes between the two countries, oil prices climbed again.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Across Asia, countries are investing heavily in nuclear power, hydrogen infrastructure, and grid expansion to secure long-term resilience.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The person did not share the nationalities of those injured.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last year’s edition at the indoor slope in the Mall of the Emirates attracted 700 runners representing 70 nationalities.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Frankenburg has seen commercial conversations with Gulf states speed up since the onset of the Iran war, CEO Kusti Salm told CNBC.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Mabrey says other states have similar laws and hospitals are still in business.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Since 2024, the production has tapped a revolving door of actors across genders and ethnicities to play consequential American icons, with stars including Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani, Tituss Burgess and Conrad Ricamora.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Models were tasked with changing their ethnicities with makeup and hairstyling for more than one challenge, as though even the reality of their biology could be altered with the right level of commitment.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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From the looks of it, white guys are doing quite well in the front office of a league where 70% of the players are minorities.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most Muslim majority counties have laws that reference shaira, and some countries’ have laws that critics say include cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities, per the council.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cliffs of Moher, Ireland The rugged coastline of County Clare served as a dramatic setting in Harry Potter, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way has doubled as everything from fantasy kingdoms to period dramas.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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That’s County Clare’s rugged coastline, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way has doubled as everything from fantasy kingdoms to period dramas.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The ads target safe Republican seats and most competitive races, including Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and New Hampshire.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Although state legislative races rarely get the national spotlight, Democrats across the country were positively euphoric at the irony of their Republican nemesis being represented by one of their own.—
BILL BARROW,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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