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
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.
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Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The disease is most commonly found in bats and skunks in the commonwealth, and more than 20 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019, health department data shows.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
It should also be flown at half-staff at all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory or commonwealth of these officials.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
At a press conference in Harrisburg last week, Schwank stood alongside residents of manufactured home communities from across the commonwealth.
—Lauren Jessop, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
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Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The disease is most commonly found in bats and skunks in the commonwealth, and more than 20 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019, health department data shows.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
It should also be flown at half-staff at all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory or commonwealth of these officials.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
At a press conference in Harrisburg last week, Schwank stood alongside residents of manufactured home communities from across the commonwealth.
—Lauren Jessop, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonwealth
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While some visited from hours away and neighboring states, Zibell and his family live nearby in Sussex.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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On Thursday, Brown said 500 emergency personnel from across the county and state have been working around the clock on rescue and recovery since July 5.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Adversarial nations and nefarious hackers are now using AI and MI to discern and exploit vulnerabilities in threat-detecting frameworks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ministry said the deal reflects both nations’ commitment to deepening bilateral ties and strengthening trade and investment cooperation.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Besides the Cousins' Buechel neighborhood home, Moore and his local crew shot at the former D. Nalley's diner in Old Louisville and Powder Keg Fireworks in Jeffersonville, Indiana, as well as various country roads and a lake in Southern Indiana.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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On Sunday, July 20, Lord posted on Instagram a thank-you letter sent to him by the Duke of Sussex, 40, after visiting his shop East Side Ink to get a fake tattoo from country singer Jelly Roll in 2024.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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