United States

[yoo-nahy-tid steyts] / yuˈnaɪ tɪd ˈsteɪts /

NOUN

United States of America

Synonyms

WEAK

America Land of Liberty New World U.S. U.S.A. US US of A USA land of opportunity the States

Example Sentences

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In the United States, a lamp-like AI device called ElliQ offers similar companionship and safety-monitoring services.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The government's move caps a months-long probe into Coupang, which is incorporated in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The tournament then heads north Friday, with Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto before the United States opens Group D play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They are up against an Iran team with a lot of off-field issues, and won't even be based in the United States where they play their three group games, but in Mexico.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“That’s four more names that we’ve eliminated, then. And I wanted to ask you about something else. The United States Pension Bureau.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse