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

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Arkansas

And in the three years since Arkansas began allowing students to get about $7,000 annually toward tuition, about 120 new private schools opened.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

In 1931, the governor of Arkansas nominated Hattie Caraway to temporarily replace her husband after he died of a blood clot.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

The Jonesboro Police Department, in the state of Arkansas, shared the moment captured on traffic camera footage, thanking Hellenthal for his actions.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Arkansas: Clothing and shoes under $100, accessories under $50 and all school supplies, art supplies and electronic devices are exempt from sales tax Aug. 1-2.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

I imagined there must be places beyond Arkansas where my folks were treated better.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals