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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Portugal also had 11 with only Germany, on 12, having more in action in the United States last summer.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Belgium-based Kinepolis will soon operate 13 cinemas across the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s why this isn’t going away in the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Supported with newspapers ads paid for by his publisher and the Kane family, Elisha’s true tale, The United States Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin: A Personal Narrative, sold well.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock