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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Wilson is committed to Maryland and Dumas to Arkansas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Following the win, Rivian executives are eyeing other states that, like Washington, ban direct sales but also allow ballot initiatives: Arkansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

He espoused many of the same ideals as an elected official in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003, before leaving the political stage for reality TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Before last season, Underwood brought in Tomislav Ivisic, a 7-foot-1 Croatian center from Raznatovic’s stable who had first landed at Arkansas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The more I learned about Korea, the more I was afraid we could be bombed right at our own house in Little Rock, Arkansas.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals