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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
out in the country, where the air is fresh and the rivers are clean
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as in nation
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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as in rural
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
plain country living among unpretentious people
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Recent Examples of country
Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
During a windy blizzard in Colorado’s high country, one tester appreciated the high collar, which buttons over itself to offer scarf-like warmth at the neck.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
The current West Africa clade would be divided into two designations, with the large multi-country outbreak that is currently underway belonging to what would be known as clade 3.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 13 June 2022
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Noun
Interest also dropped in other countries surveyed, such as France (53% to 41%), Japan, and the UK.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
During a windy blizzard in Colorado’s high country, one tester appreciated the high collar, which buttons over itself to offer scarf-like warmth at the neck.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
The current West Africa clade would be divided into two designations, with the large multi-country outbreak that is currently underway belonging to what would be known as clade 3.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 13 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
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Antiaircraft fire kept the bombers so high, however, that aim was difficult to manage, and the bombs fell indiscriminately, destroying more than 4,300 homes while damaging three-quarters of the city's factories.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Additionally check for damage to systems like plumbing, electrical, or heating plus, trees, fences, or damage to the exterior of your home like a deck.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what’s new in Milwaukee-area theaters starting Friday, as well as some of the new movies available on streaming and on demand this week. ‘Blitz’ Short version: In World War II London, a single mother (Saoirse Ronan) sends her 9-year-old son (Elliott Heffernan) to the English countryside.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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And during the Tuscany & Umbria Women’s Multi-Active experience, travelers navigate the Tuscan countryside and engage in delightful wine tastings, crostata cooking classes, and intimate castle dinners.Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., was returned for a second term after a national election held last week, a final tally by the Palau Election Commission showed Wednesday.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Only 463 chose to die because of a chronic condition, in a nation of 40 million.The Week, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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Their designers had initially paid little attention to transit, sidewalks, or tree cover — features that are often afterthoughts for rural roads, but crucial in more densely populated areas.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Peanut became a political talking point during the presidential election when some commentators said seizing it from Longo's house in rural Pine City was an example of government overreach.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Biden administration's outgoing homeland security secretary is Alejandro Mayorkas, who previously served as a deputy secretary of homeland security, and before that, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lawmakers reacted with anger at the homeland security chief and FBI director.Luke Barr, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Matthew McConaughey is opening up about what pushed him to leave Hollywood for his home state, Texas.Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Helicopter ball drop before Utah football game goes viral A Utah high school football state championship went viral as a helicopter dropped a ball onto the field after a traditional coin toss.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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