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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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On Thursday, Brown said 500 emergency personnel from across the county and state have been working around the clock on rescue and recovery since July 5.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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While some visited from hours away and neighboring states, Zibell and his family live nearby in Sussex.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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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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Besides the Cousins' Buechel neighborhood home, Moore and his local crew shot at the former D. Nalley's diner in Old Louisville and Powder Keg Fireworks in Jeffersonville, Indiana, as well as various country roads and a lake in Southern Indiana.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Both countries can serve distinct U.S. interests — if managed carefully.—
Jack Rosen,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration this week shared the home addresses, ethnicities and personal data of all Medicaid recipients with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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The Bar will not consider race, ethnicity, or other immutable characteristics when considering applicants for the Leadership Development Summit or Leadership Academy.—
Elijah Guevara,
The Washington Examiner,
19 July 2025
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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
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An annual race, Pat's Run, is held each spring in Tempe, Arizona, to honor him and raise funds for the Pat Tillman Foundation.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The '60s were dominated by star-gazing and the space race which are fundamental to the film as the quartet of heroes get their powers when they are exposed to a burst of celestial radiation during a space mission.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The Simon family has acquired at least six properties surrounding Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the past three years, counting these two latest purchases.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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As a victim services coordinator, Churchill connects families mourning the loss of a loved one with resources like funeral assistance, counseling and financial services.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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