Arkansas

[ahr-kuhn-saw, ar-kan-zuhs] / ˈɑr kənˌsɔ, ærˈkæn zəs /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear State Bowie State Hot Springs State Ozark country Razorback State Toothpick State Wonder State land of opportunity natural state

Example Sentences

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One million of that was paid to Arkansas to buy out Musselman’s contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“They look very nice on you,” said Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas, who voted in lockstep with the president’s position last year but told me he hasn’t gotten a pair of shoes in return.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Arkansas starter Payton Burnham didn’t last long against UCLA’s powerful lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Of 10 hospitals with significant labor and delivery wards in Arkansas, only one responded to ProPublica’s questions.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Three hands were held up: Mary Lou, Jennifer, and Miss Arkansas, who couldn’t lower her hand due to the bandaging.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray