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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
But as more women and couples delay parenthood, have fewer babies or don't have children altogether, a growing number of nations around the world — more than 1 in 10 countries — have plunged to levels of childbearing so low that many scientists are worried.
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Sarah McCammon, NPR, 7 July 2025
Investors had expected Trump's reciprocal tariffs would go into effect on July 9 for nations that didn't yet strike a trade deal with the U.S., but over the weekend Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the date is now Aug. 1.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2025
The relationship between a nation’s economic power and its global culinary influence is not always straightforward.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
The Civil War would last nearly two more years, but its outcome was determined on that Fourth of July, exactly four score and seven years after this nation’s founding.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Sarah McCammon, NPR, 7 July 2025
Investors had expected Trump's reciprocal tariffs would go into effect on July 9 for nations that didn't yet strike a trade deal with the U.S., but over the weekend Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the date is now Aug. 1.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2025
The relationship between a nation’s economic power and its global culinary influence is not always straightforward.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
The Civil War would last nearly two more years, but its outcome was determined on that Fourth of July, exactly four score and seven years after this nation’s founding.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nation
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
Noun
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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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The latest employment statistics show the Trump administration’s policies, which include blocking refugee admissions and ending legal status for many nationalities, are harming the labor supply and the economy.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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All of the other letters were similar, telling countries that the new tariffs were intended to rectify trade imbalances with the U.S. The letter to Brazil, however, was about Brazilian politics.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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Trump, Netanyahu look to relocate Palestinians to other countries.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Noun
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They are shared regardless of income or education level, race or ethnicity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Race and ethnicity: Prostate cancer affects more people who are Black than White, Latino, Hispanic, or Asian American.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
6 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Crime in the commonwealth is on the low side despite its size.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Until 2022, Ross also owned a minority stake in Pérez’s business.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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This was quite an awakening as for most of my life I am defined as being part of a minority class.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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He’s only won two races this season, and then there’s the case of the underperforming second Red Bull seat, which has already seen one driver swap this year (from Liam Lawson to Yuki Tsunoda).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The filing period for November’s municipal races opened Monday, and prospective candidates have until noon on July 18 to file.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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Beauchemin was since taken down his Facebook page and cut off contact with his family, at least temporarily, an insider told TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The president and first lady Melania Trump are set to arrive in Kerr County and meet with families of the victims, as well as local officials, as questions linger over the little warnings that came in the hours ahead of the deadly floods.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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“Nation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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