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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For Artan and all the others who have faced serious complications getting into the United States, perhaps it does not feel like they have been assisted.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was established after the 9/11 attacks on the United States to coordinate the activities of US intelligence agencies.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The run-up to the global spectacle has been marked by controversy, including the U.S. denial of participant and fan visas and high ticket prices that have triggered attorney general inquiries in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Netflix if users are outside of the United States.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

We went to New York from Rochester, then all over the United States.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock