Alaska

[uh-las-kuh] / əˈlæs kə /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

America's Icebox Seward's Folly the 49th state the Klondike the Last Frontier the frozen North

Example Sentences

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Travel agent Alston Causey’s top choice for a domestic trip that feels international is Alaska, and he recommends cruising as the best way to tour the state.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s reminiscent of former Alaska federal judge Joshua Kindred’s 2024 resignation: Following revelations of conflicts of interest with the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The Department of Energy will grant a further $200m to build new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, the first new plants in the US since 2013.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Now, a long-term DNA study has provided rare insight into how a population of belugas in Bristol Bay, Alaska, forms family connections and maintains genetic health.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

In Alaska, for instance, the bears already know that the sound of a moose hunter’s gun means there will be a fresh gut pile when the hunter cleans the moose.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen