as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
laws that will benefit all the citizens of the commonwealth
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Recent Examples of commonwealth
At a press conference in Harrisburg last week, Schwank stood alongside residents of manufactured home communities from across the commonwealth.
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Lauren Jessop, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
Glenn Youngkin, the Governor of Virginia, expressed his hope that the Trump administration would keep NSF in the commonwealth, but at a different location.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 26 June 2025
With chaos in Washington threatening to make life more expensive for families in the Roanoke area and throughout our commonwealth, Virginians deserve leaders who will put partisan politics aside and work together to offer families real relief.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
One of the most notable differences between the two trials was who did not appear at the second: Michael Proctor, the former Massachusetts state trooper who was the lead investigator in the case and the commonwealth's star witness the first time around.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Lauren Jessop, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
Glenn Youngkin, the Governor of Virginia, expressed his hope that the Trump administration would keep NSF in the commonwealth, but at a different location.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 26 June 2025
With chaos in Washington threatening to make life more expensive for families in the Roanoke area and throughout our commonwealth, Virginians deserve leaders who will put partisan politics aside and work together to offer families real relief.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
One of the most notable differences between the two trials was who did not appear at the second: Michael Proctor, the former Massachusetts state trooper who was the lead investigator in the case and the commonwealth's star witness the first time around.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonwealth
Noun
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The Coastal Bend center openly acknowledged using state funds to buy land for a new facility.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
ProPublica,
12 July 2025
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The New York state assemblyman is expected to face strong resistance in his bid for mayor, with New York City’s elite looking to unite behind an alternative candidate ahead of the general election.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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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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President Trump on Monday said the U.S will impose 25% tariffs on goods from South Korea and Japan by August 1, while also threatening to hit a dozen other nations with steep import duties by next month.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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The European Commission and its president, Ursula von der Leyen, are navigating a tightrope–balancing a unified negotiating stance with the political and economic pressures facing individual countries.—
Myron Brilliant,
Time,
9 July 2025
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And in some countries, gratuities aren't usually included with credit card charges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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