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as in homes
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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as in states
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
usually in time of war, the whole country unites behind the president
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Recent Examples of countries
Al-Rasheed has also been a leader in urban development across Saudi Arabia and represents Saudi Arabia as a lead on Urban 20, which brings together mayors from major cities in G20 countries.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
The project aims to build a research base on the Moon for use by participating countries by the early 2030s.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The company debuted its first product, BioTech Blowout Leave-in Restorative Mask, earlier this year and has already established a global footprint across more than 100 countries, with a strong presence in professional salons.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The trust between them is a powerful symbol of the confidence that France places in the world’s greatest filmmakers, especially those who face threats or censorship in their own countries.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The graphic violence of its Manhattan investment banker turned serial killer led to it being censored in several countries.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Two survivors from an earlier attack in the Caribbean Sea were repatriated to their home countries of Colombia and Ecuador.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, ranked 118th out of 148 countries in terms of gender equality - the lowest of any Group of Seven nation - according to the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
The project aims to build a research base on the Moon for use by participating countries by the early 2030s.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
The company debuted its first product, BioTech Blowout Leave-in Restorative Mask, earlier this year and has already established a global footprint across more than 100 countries, with a strong presence in professional salons.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The trust between them is a powerful symbol of the confidence that France places in the world’s greatest filmmakers, especially those who face threats or censorship in their own countries.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The graphic violence of its Manhattan investment banker turned serial killer led to it being censored in several countries.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Two survivors from an earlier attack in the Caribbean Sea were repatriated to their home countries of Colombia and Ecuador.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, ranked 118th out of 148 countries in terms of gender equality - the lowest of any Group of Seven nation - according to the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report.
—NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countries
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Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The half- and full-floor homes also feature scenic private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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More relaxation, more solution states.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The benefits are administered by the federal government, but states determine eligibility and issue benefits.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The villages of the Kuskokwim Delta are the traditional homelands of generations of Yup'ik people.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Since the Indians already had abandoned their homelands for the new, nonexistent reservations, they were left landless.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Far from the constructive ambiguity of the 1992 Consensus, Lai breathlessly argued that Taiwan and China are distinct, autonomous nations, drawing on historical, legal, and identity-based arguments linking the island’s heritage to Austronesian culture, rather than Chinese.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Canvas’ co-chief executive officer Devin Gilmarti spoke of the importance of fashion diplomacy and the idea that creation can unite nations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countries. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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