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
The commonwealth primarily runs on natural gas (64%), while 25% of net-electricity generation comes from solar.
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Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Alexandria has the largest public high school in the commonwealth, and the district has frequently struggled to finish its graduation ceremonies during its allotted time at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena.
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Kendall Staton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2026
Communities in other states that also enjoy a tradition of local health regulation, including California, are studying NFG and watching these political dynamics in the commonwealth, placing Massachusetts’ public health leadership in the balance.
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Katharine Silbaugh,
STAT,
19 May 2026
Polls close across the entire commonwealth by 7 pm.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Alexandria has the largest public high school in the commonwealth, and the district has frequently struggled to finish its graduation ceremonies during its allotted time at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena.
—
Kendall Staton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2026
Communities in other states that also enjoy a tradition of local health regulation, including California, are studying NFG and watching these political dynamics in the commonwealth, placing Massachusetts’ public health leadership in the balance.
—
Katharine Silbaugh,
STAT,
19 May 2026
Polls close across the entire commonwealth by 7 pm.
—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for commonwealth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonwealth
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The order, however, does not require states to do so, which means that Colorado law which requires school districts to accommodate students according to their gender identity, still stands.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
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Some two dozen nations have sent some 3,000 emergency personnel to Venezuela.
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Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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